QHM-2025-7123 Alston Pharmacy Ltd

The current procurement process involves NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD as the buying organisation for the provision of pharmacy services, specifically under the contract QHM-2025-7123 titled "Alston Pharmacy Ltd". The industry category falls under pharmacy services, classified with CPV code 85149000. Located in Sunderland, UK, the procurement is at the "award" stage.

The process follows a Direct Award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract start date set for 01 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The contracting process involved a standstill period ending on 15 October 2025, after which no further representations were accepted. This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services, particularly those adept at delivering activity-based contracts as no guaranteed contract value is offered.

The award procedure has been conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, making it ideal for suppliers previously engaged or with proven delivery in healthcare services. Businesses already operating in the North East and North Cumbria regions, or those looking to expand into these areas, could find this tender beneficial in consolidating or enhancing their service delivery portfolios in the healthcare sector. The existing provider, Alston Pharmacy Limited, has been assessed positively against the 5 Key Criteria, setting a benchmark for potential competitors in maintaining quality standards and service efficiency within this public procurement framework.