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title: "Community Pharmacy Trans Health Medicines Stockholding - Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050aac"
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buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Community Pharmacy Trans Health Medicines Stockholding - Sefton

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050aac

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "Community Pharmacy Trans Health Medicines Stockholding - Sefton" project. This contract, classified under the health services industry category, was awarded through a Provider Selection Regime. The aim is to ensure that pharmacies in Sefton maintain a stock of medicines used for gender dysphoria treatments, thus supporting the health and well-being of transgender individuals. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026, was initiated via a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award to selected Sefton pharmacies, all within the UKD73 region. The contract was signed on 19th November 2024 and marked an active status alongside a reported nominal activity-based funding model.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the healthcare services sector, such as community pharmacies. Since the contract focuses on timely access to medications and supporting transgender health and well-being, pharmacies with robust supply chain capabilities and a commitment to inclusive healthcare services are well-suited to take part. Large businesses like ASDA Stores Limited, already awarded and actively engaged, serve as an example of the scale and capability combination needed to successfully compete for work within such projects. This contract may also encourage smaller pharmacies to enhance their service scopes and participate in future bids under similar procurement frameworks.

## Notice

The Pharmacy will maintain an agreed stock of medicines used in the treatment of gender dysphoria and ensure timely access to medicines used in the treatment of gender dysphoria. Also to support the health and wellbeing of transgender people, ensuring they have access to high quality information and advice in a safe and inclusive environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Sefton Pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026. The contract value is 0 and is activity based contract. Funding is based on delivery of the activity outlined within the service specification. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018164-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASDA STORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018164-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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