QHM-2025-8442 H S Dobie Chemist

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for contract no. QHM-2025-8442, titled "H S Dobie Chemist," which falls under the pharmacy services industry category. The procurement process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and was conducted through a direct award without a prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, was officially awarded on 13 October 2025 with a start date of 1 April 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2026.

This contract is classified under the CPV code 85149000 and is marked as complete. Despite the official contract value being noted at £0.01, the contract is activity-based with no guaranteed value. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing pharmacy services, especially for large-scale operations such as Healthcare Medical Limited, which trades as H S Dobie Chemist and has been selected as the supplier.

The ongoing need for pharmacy services offers potential for consistent revenue flow despite the non-guaranteed contract value. Companies experienced in handling activity-based contracts, particularly those with existing involvement in the healthcare sector, may find this contract appealing, especially those aiming to expand or maintain a foothold in the regional healthcare services market. The structured procurement and direct award process implies a streamlined opportunity for businesses that meet the procurement criteria successfully.