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Summary, notice description and lot information
" This procurement pertains to the service industry within the UKC region, specifically Sunderland. The process is in the tender update stage as of 14th October 2025, with the previous intention to award published on 30th September 2025. The contract, awarded through a direct award procedure without prior competition, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude by 31st March 2026.
The project was initially not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 provisions. Tesco PLC has been identified as the supplier, and the contract is activity-based with no guaranteed value. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmacy services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale activity-based contracts.
Companies already partnered with NHS systems or those familiar with direct award processes in healthcare will find this procurement advantageous. In addition, businesses that prioritise quality service, as demonstrated by Tesco PLC's prior fulfilment of similar contracts, are well-suited to compete. The due diligence and stringent criteria assessments employed ensure that successful suppliers will thrive in a growing healthcare procurement environment.
Potential competitors must ensure high standards and compliance with the Health Care Services requirements.
Pharmacy Services [Enter description of service] 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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