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title: "Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness

Buyer: NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbc0

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for "Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness" is managed by the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB). This tender falls under the health services category and aims to enhance community pharmacy services in the UKK12 area. Currently in the award stage, the process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intention to award notice was published, marking the start of a standstill period, with representations required by 27th July 2026. The contract is valued at £49,355 and will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The main procurement method used was a limited process, allowing a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced with pharmacy and healthcare delivery in community settings. The contract focuses on providing independent prescribing services for minor illnesses, suitable for pharmacist independent prescribers. Consequently, businesses capable of integrating and collaborating within local healthcare ecosystems, while delivering innovative and socially valuable health services, are well-positioned to benefit. The inclusion of criteria such as quality, innovation, integration, and social value highlights the importance of sustainable and accessible healthcare solutions, thus creating potential growth avenues for compliant small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector. Gompels Limited, operating in Melksham, has already been considered a suitable provider under the regime's direct award process.

## Notice

The provision of an independent prescribing service delivered by pharmacist independent prescribers (PIP) in community pharmacy setting,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an independent prescribing service delivered by pharmacist independent prescribers (PIP) in community pharmacy setting. The service is being commissioned as a local enhanced service as defined by Part 4 paragraph 14(1)(e) of the Pharmaceutical Services (Advanced and Enhanced Services) (England) Directions 2013 (as amended). The objectives of this service are to: * Provide management of Acute Conditions in Community Pharmacy which require assessment, self-care and/or a prescribing intervention to walk-in patients and those referred by their local GP, UEC or 111. * Build on the existing Pharmacy First Minor Illness, local PGDs and Pharmacy First service where patients are excluded or OTC licensing restricts provision of medication negating the need for escalation/referral back to their GP. This is a 12-month contract from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of each contract awarded: PS49,355. BSW ICB is directly awarding a contract to the following existing providers in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation 9 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023: Direct award Process C. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner

### 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 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/066661-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 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 | £49,355 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CHIPPENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN15 1GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Chippenham Monkton |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066661-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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