---
title: "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0469d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON ICB"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

Buyer: NHS DEVON ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0469d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder" by NHS Devon ICB focuses on pharmacy services within the UK, particularly in the County of Devon. The contracting authority, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, has utilised the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to award the contract, bypassing traditional Public Contracts Regulations. The contract, with a value of approximately £57,024, was awarded on 4th June 2024 for a term of one year. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage with no representations or conflicts of interest declared. The intended direct award was initially published on 22nd May 2024, and interested providers had until 3rd June 2024 to make representations.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmacy services sector, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the Devon region or those specialising in health care innovations and service sustainability. The direct award process suggests potential for ongoing collaboration with NHS Devon ICB, which prioritises social value, integration, and improving health access. Pharmacies, independent pharmacists, and health care providers with a proven track record in delivering quality healthcare services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The multiple awards to suppliers like Boots UK Ltd and Day Lewis PLC highlight the competitive nature and potential for business growth in providing specialised health services.

## Notice

Independent Prescribing Pathfinder Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon ICB is intending to award a contract for the participation in an Independent Prescribing Pathfinder (Pharmacy) project. Direct Award C process for existing services has been followed. The contract term is for 1 year. The approximate contract value is PS57,024

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 3rd June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031321-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,024 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON ICB |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BOOTS; DAY LEWIS; GEORGE WICKHAM; LEWIS PHARMACY; PHARMADERMA; POOLEARTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031321-2024
- 22 May 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016225-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://devon.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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