QHM-2025-8899 Cockfield Healthcare Ltd (Trading as Cockfield Pharmacy)

This procurement process, undertaken by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, concerns the contract titled "QHM-2025-8899 Cockfield Healthcare Ltd (Trading as Cockfield Pharmacy)". It falls under the health services category, specifically for stocking palliative drugs and MECATS Vouchers. The location of service delivery is in region UKC, United Kingdom.

The contract award process, completed and awarded as of 14th October 2025, used a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The procurement adopted a limited method without the publication of a call for competition due to the lack of realistic alternative providers. The contract, valued at £0.01 based on activity, is active for the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, indicating an existing service continued with the same provider.

This tender provides an opportunity for healthcare suppliers, especially those specialising in pharmaceuticals and palliative care, to understand the procurement landscape when it comes to service continuity and strategic partnerships with the NHS. Businesses that are adept at forming strategic alignments with health care authorities and are capable of providing specialised drugs in compliance with regional healthcare regulations would find such procurements particularly advantageous. While this specific contract is highly tailored with a clear incumbent advantage, other similar opportunities might be pursued by companies looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector by aligning with the NHS frameworks and focusing on niche service delivery areas.