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title: "QHM-2025-8262 J H Sandham Chemist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a47d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# QHM-2025-8262 J H Sandham Chemist

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a47d

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## Summary

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has updated the procurement process involving J H Sandham Chemist, as per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract pertains to miscellaneous health services, specifically pharmacy services, within the Sunderland area in the UKC region, and is categorised under the 'services' procurement category. The procurement utilised a direct award method without prior publication, with the formal contract award confirmed on 14th October 2025, following an earlier intent notice on 30th September 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026, reflecting an activity-based valuation approach without a guaranteed contract value. This procurement stage is in the 'award' and 'contract' phase, confirming the engagement of the existing supplier under agreed terms.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in pharmacy services. The direct award process under PSR conditions favours established providers; however, demonstrating compliance with the PSR's five key criteria remains crucial for consideration. Companies familiar with similar regulatory frameworks and capable of delivering consistent high-quality services stand to benefit significantly. The ICB's transparent assessment and conflict management advance business growth opportunities, especially for those already servicing or aiming to enter the healthcare services market in the North East and North Cumbria region. This is particularly relevant for large-scale providers with existing NHS partnerships.

## Notice

Pharmacy Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pharmacy Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS0. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 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 decision makers by midnight on 13/10/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065057-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J H SANDHAM CHEMIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065057-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 06:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060705-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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