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title: "Community Pharmacy - Gender Dysphoria Medicines - Sefton Place"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e2c"
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published: "2026-04-29"
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# Community Pharmacy - Gender Dysphoria Medicines - Sefton Place

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e2c

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of gender dysphoria medications within the health services category, specifically through the Community Pharmacy located at 81 Strand Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 4BB. The process followed a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, initiated with tender approvals on 18th November 2025. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. Procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior competition call, and the award was made to ASDA Stores Limited, as there was no realistic alternative provider according to the award criteria. Although the contract value was set at £0.01, it is reimbursed based on activity concerning the prescription of medications specified in the contract document.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those manufacturing or distributing pharmaceuticals, to expand their presence in the Cheshire and Merseyside region. Companies with capabilities in stocking and managing medication inventories for specific medical conditions could benefit from partnerships with NHS Integrated Care Boards in the delivery of specialised health services. The activity-based reimbursement model is appealing for suppliers with a robust logistics network and efficient supply chain management. Thus, firms in the health sector that are equipped to maintain consistent inventory levels and effectively liaise with healthcare entities will find significant opportunities for growth.

## Notice

Asda Pharmacy will maintain an agreed stock level of medicines used in the treatment of gender dysphoria. This service ensures there is timely access to medicines used in this treatment in a safe and accessible environment. This service is an activity based contract. The pharmacy is reimbursed based on the prescribing of the medications listed within the service specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the provider to supply medications in accordance with the service specification across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027. The price of the contract is activity based. Additional information: N/A

### Procurement Information

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 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039285-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASDA STORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039285-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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