St Helens Place - On Demand Availability of Intravenous Antibiotics (Pharmacy)
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The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has finalized an awarding contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the on-demand availability of intravenous antibiotics, specifically within the health services category. This contract, which was awarded to AIM RX LTD, is focused on improving patient care by maintaining a stockholding service for IV antibiotics at participating pharmacies in St Helens, Cheshire, and Merseyside. The contract was signed on 12th March 2024 and covered the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with an estimated value of £1680.
The procurement process was completed through a limited awarding procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to a specific regulatory framework outside the typical Public Contracts Regulations. The procurement stage reached the award and contract implementation phase, and the contract is now active. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health services industry that can supply and manage pharmaceutical stock effectively within the community.
Businesses capable of swiftly adapting to healthcare requirements and ensuring high-quality service delivery are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement allows suppliers to build lasting partnerships with healthcare organisations, aiding in sustainable business growth within the regional healthcare provision landscape in Cheshire and Merseyside.
Participating pharmacies will provide an Intravenous Antibiotic stockholding service for the patients in St Helens. The aim of the service is to improve the care of patients who require intravenous therapy in the community by ensuring pharmacies have sufficient stock of appropriate IV antibiotics during core hours
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected St Helens pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on the 31st March 2025. The contract value is estimated to be PS1680.00. This contract is activity based and can vary on an annual basis. Funding is based on delivery of the activity as outlined within the service specification.
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