gorgemead Ltd (t-a Cohen's Chemist)-Pharmacy LCS Contract 2025-26

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has completed the award stage of a contract titled "Gorgemead Ltd (t-a Cohen's Chemist)-Pharmacy LCS Contract 2025-26". The procurement, classified under pharmacy services (CPV code: 85149000), involves the provision of pharmacy locally commissioned services. This contract, awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and regulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, saw Gorgemead Ltd t/a Cohen's Chemist selected as the supplier.

The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering the regions of Sheffield and Barnsley. Notably, the procurement method used was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, bypassing traditional regulations like the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those operating or willing to expand into South Yorkshire.

As the nature of the services is contingent on patient choice and activity, businesses that excel in adaptability and patient-centric models will find opportunity in demonstrating value and reliability beyond the scope of initial projections. Small and medium-sized enterprises with proven track records in the healthcare service provision, like Gorgemead Ltd, are ideally suited to leverage their responsiveness and community presence to enhance their stake and influence within this dynamic healthcare market.