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. 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.