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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process for contract QHM-2025-7907 involves the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buyer. This tender, titled "Bestway National Chemists Limited (T/A Well) previously Pharmacy 365," falls under the services category of pharmacy services, classified under CPV code 85149000. The procurement is situated in Sunderland, part of the UKC region.
As of the most recent update dated 13 October 2025, the contract has been awarded following the Provider Selection Regime under regulations from 2023, specifically via Direct Award Process C. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth primarily for large-scale pharmacy service providers.
Given the procurement's focus on pharmacy services with activity-based contracts, businesses that can deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services efficiently would be well-positioned to compete. As the existing provider has been satisfied, new entries must demonstrate high-quality service delivery aligned with the assessed criteria under the Health Care Services regulations. The procurement is conducted via a limited method, focusing on direct award without prior competition publication, making it crucial for businesses to have a solid presence and established capability in the healthcare service sector.
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 PS0.01 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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