QHM-2025-8889 Cohens Chemist

The procurement process involves the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the buying organisation, undertaking a procurement under the title "QHM-2025-8889 Cohens Chemist". The contract falls under the industry category of pharmacy services and is to be executed in the UKC region, specifically Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached an award decision but was initially communicated as an intention to award notice on 26th September 2025, with a deadline for provider representations by 8th October 2025.

The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a Direct Award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, a process that does not require prior publication of a call for competition. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in pharmacy services, particularly those capable of delivering activity-based service contracts without a guaranteed contract value.

Business growth can be achieved for existing providers like Cohens Chemist, a large-scale supplier, demonstrating the potential for stability and continuity in service provision, as indicated by the criteria that emphasis both quality and cost satisfactions. The use of a Provider Selection Regime underlines the regulated and selective nature of the process, indicating that well-established firms with proven track records may be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, especially those experienced with healthcare service regulations in the UK.