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title: "Management Provider for Public Health Services Delivered in Community Pharmacy Across Sunderland (PSR The Most Suitable Provider Process - Notice of intention to make an award of a contract)."
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# Management Provider for Public Health Services Delivered in Community Pharmacy Across Sunderland (PSR The Most Suitable Provider Process - Notice of intention to make an award of a contract).

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc03

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council intends to award a contract for managing Public Health Services within Community Pharmacies in Sunderland to PSNE Limited. The procurement is classified under Health services, with a CPV code of 85100000, and it targets the local health and care system within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland (UKC23 region). The procurement process is currently in the award stage following a limited procurement method, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2026 with an initial term of two years, and the possibility of an extension for up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,503,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health service management, particularly those with competencies in public health interventions, community pharmacy management, and healthcare service innovation. The contract involves vital services such as smoking cessation, a Nicotine Replacement Therapy voucher scheme, and sexual health services. Businesses positioned to deliver these services with a focus on quality, efficiency, and value for money could benefit greatly from this procurement. Companies with sustainable practices and a commitment to reducing health inequalities, enhancing access to healthcare, and ensuring integration and collaboration within the local health systems will be especially appealing as stakeholders in this engagement.

## Notice

A contract for the appointment of a Management Provider for Public Health Services Delivered in Community Pharmacy Across Sunderland to manage Public Health Services within Community Pharmacies in Sunderland. The Service will include (without limitation): * Stop Smoking Service. * Community Pharmacy Nicotine Replacement Therapy Voucher Scheme. * Community Pharmacy Sexual Health Services (including Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), provision of chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening kits, and registration of service users and distribution of condoms via the local C Card Scheme).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract for the Service to PSNE Limited pursuant to The Most Suitable Provider Process under Regulation 10 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR"). This is a notice under Regulation 10 (7) of the Authority's intention to award the contract for the Service as described below. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this proposed contract. The Management Provider will work with the Council and other providers in the local health and care system to create and develop services that: * Promote prevention, early intervention and self-care for the people of Sunderland; * Ensure Public Health services within Community Pharmacies and interventions are accessible and equitable; * Ensure key Public Health services within Community Pharmacies and interventions are of high quality, safe, effective and provide value for money; and * Ensure Service Users are provided with or referred to services that are consistent with the Service Specification. The requirements of the Management Provider for managing Public Health Services within Community Pharmacies in Sunderland, include: * Stop Smoking Service. * Community Pharmacy Nicotine Replacement Therapy Voucher Scheme. * Community Pharmacy Sexual Health Services (including Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), provision of chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening kits, and registration of service users and distribution of condoms via the local C Card Scheme). The Management Provider will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Community Pharmacy service delivery and must work in close with the Council. Additional information: This is a notice under Regulation 10 (7) of the PSR of the Authority's intention to award the contract for the Service to PSNE Ltd pursuant to The Most Suitable Provider Process. The award of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The associated F01: Prior information notice (Prior information only) is 2025/S 000-055485. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this proposed award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made in writing in accordance with Regulation 12 (3) of the PSR to the Authority before midnight on 7th January 2026 via email: issy.langley@sunderland.gov.uk

Options: Option to extend for up to a total maximum period of 2 years at the sole discretion of the Council.

### Procurement Information

The Authority intends to award a contract for the Service to PSNE Limited pursuant to The Most Suitable Provider Process under Regulation 10 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR"). This is a notice under Regulation 10 (7) of the Authority's intention to award the contract for the Service to PSNE Ltd pursuant to The Most Suitable Provider Process. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this proposed contract. The associated F01: Prior information notice (Prior information only) is 2025/S 000-055485. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made in writing in accordance with Regulation 12 (3) of the PSR to the Authority before midnight on 7th January 2026 via email: issy.langley@sunderland.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001641-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 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 | £1,503,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PSNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 17:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001641-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085592-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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