Wirral Place - Community Pharmacy Intravenous Antibiotic Stockholding Service

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed its procurement process for the "Wirral Place - Community Pharmacy Intravenous Antibiotic Stockholding Service." This project, falling under the health and social work services category, specifically focuses on providing essential IV antibiotic medicines in the Wirral region. The procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Commencing on 1st April 2025, this activity-based contract is valued at £3,020.40 per year and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary award decision was approved on 19th November 2024, and suppliers such as ASDA Stores Ltd and Loquat Pharma Ltd T/A Allied Pharmacy have been contracted to implement this service. This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in healthcare and pharmacy services.

By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and build a foothold in the healthcare sector within the Wirral area. The contract's emphasis on activity-based funding also provides an incentive for businesses committed to delivering high-quality services. Companies with experience in health and social services, especially those capable of efficiently managing supply chains for pharmaceuticals, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders and strengthen their market presence in the public health domain.