Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Contact
Sharon Gardner
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney ICB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from community pharmacies who may be willing to be commissioned to open on selected Bank Holidays during 2026 and 2027.
To support early system planning and ensure appropriate pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board.
We would be grateful if you could submit your response by 28th February 2026.
ALL bank holidays during the 26/27 year are covered in this singular Expression of interest which differs from previous years. There will be no further opportunity to express your interest through the year so please ensure that this form is completed by no later than close of business 28th February 2026.
To express your interest please use the link below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47MG-_maONNMuRGlvvcyvTlUQUlLV0tNOEozTEdYMUNYN1lENTAyQTdYMS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from community pharmacies who may be willing to be commissioned to open on selected Bank Holidays during 2026 and 2027.
To support early system planning and ensure appropriate pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board.
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from community pharmacies who may be willing to be commissioned to open on selected Bank Holidays during 2026 and 2027.
To support early system planning and ensure appropriate pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney, we are requesting that contractors complete Expression of Interest form.
Please note:
• Submission of the form does not guarantee commissioned opening.
• Preferences regarding opening times will be considered; however, specific times cannot be guaranteed.
• Final confirmation of commissioned pharmacies will follow after assessment of all responses.
We would be grateful if you could submit your response by 28th February 2026.
ALL bank holidays during the 26/27 year are covered in this singular Expression of interest which differs from previous years. There will be no further opportunity to express your interest through the year so please ensure that this form is completed by no later than close of business 28th February 2026
To express your interest please use the link below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47MG-_maONNMuRGlvvcyvTlUQUlLV0tNOEozTEdYMUNYN1lENTAyQTdYMS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 February 2026
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 28 March 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 March 2026
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom