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Halton Place - Care at the Chemist & On Demand Access to Palliative Care Medicines
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The procurement process titled "Halton Place - Care at the Chemist & On Demand Access to Palliative Care Medicines" facilitated by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, falls under the health services industry category. The contract has been awarded to selected Halton pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside, each operating under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement stage reached its completion with contracts signed on 19th November 2024, and service delivery commenced on 1st April 2025.
The contract, valued approximately at £5,160, is an activity-based contract, running for one year until 31st March 2026, and involves a limited procurement method whereby provisions of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. This contract presents a significant opportunity for pharmacies that are committed to expanding their services in the healthcare market, particularly in providing support for minor ailments and palliative care medicines. Suitable contenders for similar opportunities would include both large-scale and SME community pharmacies capable of maintaining a comprehensive stock of medications and offering expert consultation services across Halton.
The structured remuneration, based on consultations and dispensed items, along with an annual retention fee for the ODAP service, supports steady revenue streams, fostering business growth within the region's healthcare industry.
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 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026. 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. ODAP - an annual retention fee of PS1000 as well as remuneration for medicines. The contract value is approximately PS5160 and is subject to change due to being an activity based contract. Funding is based on delivery of the activity outlined within the service specification.
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