Pharmacy Services for Intermediate Care Beds to Milton Grange Home and Day Centre

East Sussex County Council has completed the award of a contract for pharmacy services to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The services are designated for the Intermediate Care Beds at Milton Grange Home and Day Centre, located in the UKJ22 region. This contract, valued at £196,323 including VAT, has been implemented under the Provider Selection Regime directives, effective from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2028, with an option to extend until 23 June 2030.

The procurement employed a direct award approach, eschewing traditional competition due to specific criteria prioritising quality, innovation, and service integration. The procurement process is further detailed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This tender opens significant growth prospects for businesses experienced in healthcare services, particularly those offering pharmacy solutions.

Large organisations with a capacity to provide high-quality, innovative services in collaboration with care facilities would find this contract relevant. The contract's extension potential provides a longer runway for effective service delivery and sustained business growth. Pharmacies with qualified professionals accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council would be apt candidates for similar future opportunities under the Provider Selection Regime.

This contract underscores the increasing importance of integrating medical services into local health systems, prioritising local population health needs over broader market competition.