Public Health Services
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Plymouth City Council conducted a procurement process for Public Health Services under the industry category of pharmacy services, as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary classification (85149000). The process follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, employing a limited procurement method that does not require a prior call for competition. The contract was awarded on 4th June 2025 for the period from 12th June 2025 to 31st March 2026.
The procurement location is in Plymouth, specifically within the region UKK41. Although the tender process is complete, the award decision by Plymouth City Council remains active. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in delivering or supporting public health services, particularly those focusing on smoking cessation, nicotine replacement therapy, emergency hormonal contraception, and supervised consumption services.
Ideal candidates are providers with the infrastructure and expertise to meet the requirements defined by Plymouth City Council, especially those with experience in flexible, pay-by-activity contracts. The successful supplier for this contract is Kimiver Ltd (Cattedown Pharmacy), a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Plymouth, showcasing that local, capable providers have a strong opportunity to secure such contracts and expand their business within the health sector.
To commission public health services as part of a Locally Enhanced Service in a pay by activity basis. The services to be commissioned in accordance with the relevant service specifications are: Smoking cessation Nicotine Replacement Therapy Emergency Hormonal Contraception Substance use supervised consumption (on behalf of the Plymouth Alliance for Complex Lives)
This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the direct award process B (Part 2 (8)) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Meets the criteria for Direct Award B. Unrestricted patient choice, opportunity for providers to express an interest in providing the services and provider is able to meet all requirements in relation to these services. The contract award decision was taken by Plymouth City Council on 4/06/2025 by the responsible officer within the Office for Director of Public Health. The contract is for period 12/06/2025 to 31/03/2026 No conflicts of interest was declared.
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