---
title: "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066389"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066389

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## Summary

The NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder" service. This falls under the industry category of pharmacy services, specifically focusing on acute minor ailment treatment within a community pharmacy setting. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, specifically Direct Award Process C, without prior publication of a call for competition due to its classification as outside the scope of typical directive application. Interested parties had until 17th March 2026 to submit representations. The total contract value is £72,720, with an initial term of six months and an option to extend for a further six months, if necessary.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and pharmacy service sector, particularly those specialising in minor ailment management and prescription services. The successful provider, Pharma Derma Ltd, is expected to deliver value through reduced demand on other NHS services. Businesses with a proven capability to deliver quality pharmacy services and who can demonstrate cost-effectiveness stand a good chance of succeeding should similar opportunities arise. As the buying organisation is a body governed by public law, maintaining compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and ensuring alignment with NHS standards will be crucial for interested suppliers aiming to engage in future procurement processes of this nature.

## Notice

Acute minor ailment treatment in a community pharmacy setting with a prescription issued by the pharmacist prescriber.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure an Independent Prescribing Pathfinder service. It is intending to award a contract of 6 months commencing 01 April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 6 months to Pharma Derma Ltd following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The lifetime value of the contract is PS72,720

Options: The contract term may be extended for a period of up to 6 months

### 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. Th publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant Authority by 17 March 2026. This contract has not yet been formally awarded , this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020117-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,720 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHARMA DERMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020117-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://devon.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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