Stock Holding of Palliative Care Medicine - Knowsley
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The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the award stage of a contract titled "Stock Holding of Palliative Care Medicine - Knowsley" within the health services category. This contract, which falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and not the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, involves maintaining palliative care medicine stocks in designated pharmacies across Knowsley within Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract began on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025.
The Direct Award procedure was used without prior competition publication, and the awards were confirmed on 19th November 2024 by the Finance, Investment, and Resources Committee. This procurement contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply sectors in the Knowsley area. SMEs like LP SD Forty Six Ltd, t/a Allied Pharmacy Pilch Lane, as well as large enterprises such as ASDA and Boots who were awarded the contract, demonstrate the broad scope for participation.
Suppliers experienced in managing healthcare logistics or with established pharmaceutical distribution networks can significantly benefit by aligning themselves with NHS requirements for stock management and supply of palliative care medicines. This initiative can lead to strengthened partnerships with the NHS, providing a stable foundation for future contracts within the healthcare sector.
The object of the service is to maintain an agreed stock of medicines used in the treatment of palliative care patients at designated community pharmacies. This is intended for supply by community pharmacies against FP10 prescriptions issued.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected Knowsley Pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside ICB. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2025. The contract value is 0 and activity based. Funding is based on delivery of the activity outlined within the service specification. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
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