Halton Place Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service
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The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a Provider Selection Regime contract under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 for the "Halton Place Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service". This health services contract covers various pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside, with a focus on assisting patients in managing minor ailments through pharmacy consultations and medicine supply. The procurement falls outside the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015, employing a direct award procedure without prior publication.
The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with an indicative value of £26,640. The procurement method is described as limited, and the classification falls under the health services category focusing on providing essential self-care support as part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework. This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for pharmacies capable of delivering minor ailment management services and triage systems that may include referrals to health and social care professionals.
It suits well-established pharmacies in the Cheshire and Merseyside region, capable of efficiently managing patient consultations and medicine dispensing. With the contract providing financial compensation per consultation and item dispensed, the opportunity is particularly appealing to those pharmacies seeking to expand their service offerings and strengthen their role within the local healthcare ecosystem. Additionally, the direct awards to a range of well-known suppliers such as Boots the Chemist Ltd and Superdrug Stores Ltd demonstrate the competitive landscape, offering further opportunities for businesses to collaborate or compete in similar services.
The contracted pharmacy will provide advice and support to people on the management of minor ailments from the agreed formulary, including where necessary, the supply of medicines for the treatment of the minor ailment, for those people who would have otherwise gone to their GP for a prescription. Where appropriate the pharmacy may sell OTC medicines to the person to help manage the minor ailment, as described in the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework, Essential Service- Support for Self-Care. The pharmacy will operate a triage system, including referral to other health and social care professionals, where appropriate.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Halton pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and will expire on the 31st March 2025. A fee of PS2.00 will be paid for each consultation undertaken as part of the service. A fee of PS0.95 will be paid for each item dispensed as part of the service. The Pharmacy will be reimbursed for the medication supplied under the 'CATC' service according to the current dm+d price. Where patients are not exempt from prescription charges and have paid the NHS Levy to the Pharmacy, such sums will be deducted from the relevant month's remuneration. The indicative contract value is PS26,640
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