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Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is initiating the procurement process for the contract titled "QHM-2025-8346 Boots UK Ltd," which falls under the health services industry category. This contract is set to operate primarily within the UKC region, with a focus on stocking palliative drugs, flu antivirals, and MECATS vouchers. The procurement is at the award stage, and the process used for this tender is the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023, not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 or the Procurement Regulations 2024.
The contract is slated to start on 1 April 2025, with a concluding date of 31 March 2026. The decision to award has been made due to the absence of a realistic alternative provider, emphasising the urgent need and specialised nature of the services. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers within the health services sector, particularly those specialised in pharmaceuticals and health service logistics.
It provides a chance for businesses to engage with the NHS, a key player in public health in the UK, thereby increasing their footprint in the region. While the contract is activity-based with no specified contract value, businesses capable of delivering consistent service quality and cost efficiency will find this contract especially advantageous. Large-scale suppliers with experience in similar high-stakes projects may stand out as particularly well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement.
Stocking Palliative Drugs Flu Antivirals MECATS Voucher The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The contract value is cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01 April 2025 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract. This is an existing service and existing provider.
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