---
title: "Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f885"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-03-25"
---

# Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f885

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, centred around the "Independent Prescribing Minor Ailment Pathfinder Service" in the healthcare industry, specifically pharmacy services. The project was located in the UKK2 region (South West England). The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, and the contract was awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £46,275, was awarded on 21 February 2025 to Shore Pharmacy (FLC78). The method employed was a limited procurement procedure, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, and it followed the stipulations of the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations and the Most Suitable Provider route under the PSR.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare industry. The provision of the minor ailment pathfinder service underlines the potential for local pharmacies and healthcare providers to deliver specialised health services. Businesses experienced in healthcare service delivery and those capable of adapting to regulatory requirements such as the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations would be optimally positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Success in such tenders can lead to increased service offerings, enhanced reputation, and further growth opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## 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/011159-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 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 | SHORE PHARMACY (FLC78 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011159-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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