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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process for the contract "QHM-2025-7719 Joseph Cowper Ltd" is being conducted by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, headquartered at Pemberton House, Sunderland. This tender concerns "Miscellaneous health services," specifically pharmacy services, under the health industry category within the region UKC. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with significant dates including the confirmation of contract award notice on 16th October 2025.
The contract covers one year, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method chosen was a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, indicating a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender creates business growth opportunities for companies engaged in health services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy services.
Joseph Cowper Limited, the existing provider based in Cumbria, has been identified as the suitable contractor. Companies with expertise in health services and capable of delivering activity-based contracts would benefit from engaging with such opportunities. Although this specific tender has been awarded directly, understanding the procurement regulations and forming relationships with health boards like the NHS North East and North Cumbria can be beneficial for future contracts.
Businesses should ensure they meet the stringent quality criteria, such as those outlined under the PSR Regulations, to increase their competitiveness in similar future contracts.
Pharmacy Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS0. The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.
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