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title: "Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbd7"
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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-06cbd7

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## Summary

The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) is in the procurement process to award a contract for "Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness". The procurement falls under the health services industry category and is located in the UKK region. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the intention to award notice published on 15th July 2026. This notice marks the beginning of the standstill period, during which representations must be made by 27th July 2026. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, especially those capable of providing independent prescribing services for minor illnesses. Companies with expertise in integrating and sustaining healthcare delivery, as well as those offering innovative solutions to reduce health inequalities, may find this contract particularly advantageous. The contract, valued at £49,355, spans 12 months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. With a focus on quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness, businesses with a track record in these areas, especially small and medium-sized enterprises like Sparcells Pharma Limited, which has been awarded the contract, stand to benefit greatly from engaging in this initiative.

## 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 the contract awarded: PS49,355. 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/066709-2026 |
| 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 | SPARCELLS PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066709-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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