Wirral Place - Community Pharmacy Intravenous Antibiotic Stockholding Service

The procurement process detailed is a confirmation of contract award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), carried out by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. The contract pertains to the "Wirral Place - Community Pharmacy Intravenous Antibiotic Stockholding Service," with a focus on the health and social work services category. The location specified is Wirral, with the service ensuring access to IV antibiotics across multiple pharmacies.

This procurement followed a limited method, bypassing the need for prior competition calls as it is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at approximately £3020 annually, commenced on the 1st of April, 2024, and concludes on the 31st of March, 2025. The decision to award was confirmed on 12th March 2024, after approval by the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those positioned to support healthcare delivery with essential medication stockholding services. Companies specializing in pharmaceutical distribution or community pharmacy services, such as ASDA Stores Ltd and Loquat Pharma Ltd T/A Allied Pharmacy, stand to benefit from such contracts. The focus on a reliable supply of IV antibiotics aligns with the needs of healthcare providers looking to enhance patient care by ensuring quick availability of critical medications, presenting an appealing proposition for entities capable of meeting the service specifications.