Planning

BCU Community Pharmacy Urgent Medicine Service

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is planning a procurement process under the initiative title "BCU Community Pharmacy Urgent Medicine Service," focusing on the health industry category. The contracting task aims to commission an additional community pharmacy to provide urgent medicine services specifically on Sundays in the Dwyfor locality. Located in the UK, with a specific focus on regions UKL11, UKL13, UKL12, and UKL23, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd December 2025. This process follows the Most Suitable Provider Process, adhering to The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Ellen Lanham for more details via email.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for community pharmacies looking to expand their services in the UK health sector. Specifically tailored for those capable of providing urgent care and palliative medicine, the contract seeks establishments located within or able to serve the noted locations. The procurement process provides a selective pathway, focusing on providers suited best for the described service under a value of £3,750. Engaging in this tender could help businesses strengthen their portfolio in high-demand health services and leverage a strategic partnership with a prominent health board. Pharmacies with experience in handling urgent medicine logistics and availability on Sundays are well-suited for this proposal.

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Notice Title

BCU Community Pharmacy Urgent Medicine Service

Notice Description

BCU currently commissions the Urgent Medicine Service from nine community pharmacy hubs to improve access to palliative and urgent medicines. The current provision is limited on a Sunday. BCU are seeking to commission an additional community pharmacy to provide the Urgent Medicine Service on a Sunday to improve patient access.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Commissioning Opportunity: Urgent Medicine Service - Dwyfor Locality (Sunday Provision) Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU) currently commissions the Urgent Medicine Service through nine community pharmacy hubs to enhance access to palliative and urgent medicines. However, Sunday coverage remains limited. BCU is now seeking to commission a community pharmacy contractor to deliver the Urgent Medicine Service in the Dwyfor locality specifically on Sundays. This procurement will follow the Most Suitable Provider Process under The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Interested parties are invited to register their interest by contacting: ellen.lanham@wales.nhs.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157966
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157966
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV560597
    BCU Community Pharmacy Urgent Medicine Service - BCU currently commissions the Urgent Medicine Service from nine community pharmacy hubs to improve access to palliative and urgent medicines. The current provision is limited on a Sunday. BCU are seeking to commission an additional community pharmacy to provide the Urgent Medicine Service on a Sunday to improve patient access.

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