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Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, is managing a procurement process for pharmacy services titled "QHM-2025-9191 Alneburgh Pharmacy Ltd". This process falls under the services category in the CPV classification 85149000. The procurement, conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023 using a Direct Award Process C, is in the tender update stage, having already confirmed the award.
The contract commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with an activity-based pricing model that does not guarantee a specific contract value. This procurement process does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023, reinforcing its unique basis under specific healthcare service provisions. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in the healthcare industry, specifically in providing pharmacy services.
Alneburgh Pharmacy Limited, which is an existing provider, has met the key criteria for the contract, suggesting a high standard is expected. Businesses similar in capability and scale to Alneburgh Pharmacy Limited would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders where compliance with healthcare-specific regulations is crucial. The procurement method bypasses a prior call for competition, focusing on pre-determined providers, suggesting businesses who maintain relationships with NHS bodies may have enhanced opportunities for contract awards in similar future tenders.
Pharmacy Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS0.01 The contract value cannot be confirmed as the services are activity based contracts with no guaranteed contract value. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.
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