---
title: "Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f882"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f882

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has concluded the award phase for the procurement of the "Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service" under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract. The contract pertains to the industry category of pharmacy services with the delivery region located in UKK2 (South West England). The service agreement, designated as C330700, was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, focusing on the Most Suitable Provider route. The contract, valued approximately at £46,275, was signed on 25th March 2025 and granted to the existing provider, Rowland Pharmacy (FM738). The procurement process falls under the governance of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the award decision aligns with the organisation's Standing Financial Instructions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and pharmacy sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their capabilities in delivering specialised health services. Firms with experience in independent prescribing and minor ailment management will find this contract particularly suitable. The awarded contract emphasises the value and continuity of existing provider relationships, demonstrating potential growth for businesses that consistently meet procurement standards and service requirements. This creates a promising avenue for similar businesses to prepare for future opportunities under the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board’s initiatives.

## Notice

Under this agreement, the Provider must deliver the independent prescribing minor ailment pathfinder service. This agreement has been awarded as a variation to the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations, and via the Most Suitable Provider route under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS46,275. This is a new service, given to an existing Provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under this agreement, the Provider must deliver the independent prescribing minor ailment pathfinder service. This agreement has been awarded as a variation to the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations, and via the Most Suitable Provider route under the Provider Selection Regime. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS46,275. This is a new service, given to an existing Provider.

### Procurement Information

Award under the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations and the Provider Selection Regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011154-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,275 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWLAND PHARMACY (FM738 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011154-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

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