---
title: "Pharmacy Services for Intermediate Care Beds to Milton Grange Home and Day Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052926"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# Pharmacy Services for Intermediate Care Beds to Milton Grange Home and Day Centre

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052926

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed the award of a contract for pharmacy services to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The services are designated for the Intermediate Care Beds at Milton Grange Home and Day Centre, located in the UKJ22 region. This contract, valued at £196,323 including VAT, has been implemented under the Provider Selection Regime directives, effective from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2028, with an option to extend until 23 June 2030. The procurement employed a direct award approach, eschewing traditional competition due to specific criteria prioritising quality, innovation, and service integration. The procurement process is further detailed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender opens significant growth prospects for businesses experienced in healthcare services, particularly those offering pharmacy solutions. Large organisations with a capacity to provide high-quality, innovative services in collaboration with care facilities would find this contract relevant. The contract's extension potential provides a longer runway for effective service delivery and sustained business growth. Pharmacies with qualified professionals accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council would be apt candidates for similar future opportunities under the Provider Selection Regime. This contract underscores the increasing importance of integrating medical services into local health systems, prioritising local population health needs over broader market competition.

## Notice

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 nor the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. The contract was awarded on 29 May 2025. The services are to be provided between 24 June 2025 and 23 June 2028. Description of possible extension: The contract includes an option to extend for up to 24 months to 23 June 2030. 5 years in total. The lifetime value of the contract including extensions is estimated at PS196,323.00 including VAT. No conflicts of interest were identified during the process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042859-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,323 |
| Contracts value | £196,323 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042859-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 15:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028587-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042859-2025
  24th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028587-2025
  29th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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