---
title: "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06638a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06638a

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## Summary

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder" service, classified under pharmacy services. Situated in Exeter, UK (Region UKK4), this procurement is currently at the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), following a direct award process, without prior publication of a call for competition. The intended contract, valued at £72,720, is proposed to commence on 1 April 2026, with the option to extend for an additional six months. Providers must submit representations by 17 March 2026 as the standstill period has been initiated.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can demonstrate ongoing efficiency and quality in service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as George Wickham Ltd (Alphington Pharmacy), which are capable of providing acute minor ailment treatment through community pharmacy settings, are well-suited to compete. The contract highlights a focus on delivering value for money through reduced demand on NHS services, presenting a valuable avenue for pharmacies that can leverage their prescriptive capabilities to optimise healthcare provisions.

## 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 George Wickham Ltd (Alphington Pharmacy) 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

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. The 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 formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020118-2026 |
| 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 | GEORGE WICKHAM LTD (ALPHINGTON PHARMACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020118-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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