Contract

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines Cheshire East

  • NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-017774

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0509a0

Published 29 April 2025, 6:53pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square Warrington WA1 1QY

Warrington

WA1 1QY

Contact

Rachael Ullmer

Email

Rachael.Ullmer@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKD61 - Warrington

NHS Organisation Data Service

QYG

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

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

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines Cheshire East

Reference number

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The demand for palliative care drugs can be urgent and/or unpredictable. A number of the drugs used in palliative care are rarely used in other circumstances and are therefore often not widely available in community pharmacies. The stock held

for the Urgent Palliative Care Medicine Service should be over and above the core stock holding and the ICB agrees to reimburse contractors should this medicine be held beyond the expiry date.

The Service provider is expected to order and continuously hold the range and quantity of stock specified for the total number of hours the pharmacy is open, including bank holiday and rotas

and during any periods of locum cover.

Payment Details

• £201.80 annual fee for providing full and continuous service as outlined in the service specification and irrespective of the number of prescriptions dispensed. • The fee will be paid in

four instalments of £50.45 on the completion of the

quarterly audit.

• The commissioner has the discretion to withhold quarterly payments where the commissioned service provider fails to/is unable to, respond to the commissioner's assistance, including early termination of a contract for repeated transgressions.

• The pharmacy is expected to carry out good stock management and on the rare occasions when medicines on the approved list expire, Cheshire East Place will reimburse the Drug Tariff or cost

price of stock that reaches its expiry date.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £2,825

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire
Main site or place of performance

Various pharmacy sites across Cheshire East

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to Local Pharmacists within Cheshire East Cheshire and Merseyside ICB. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026 with an estimated combined Cheshire East Indicative annual contract value of

£ 2,825.20 for the selected pharmacists to participate in this scheme. The reimbursement of palliative care drugs is funded separately.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100

Price - Weighting: 1

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

  • The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations

Explanation:

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 provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Boots Pharmacy

24-26 Grove Street

Wilmslow

SK9 1DY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FPK73

Internet address

https://www.boots.com/stores/1221-wilmslow-grove-street-sk9-1dy?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=LPM_google_1221

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clear Pharmacy

31-32 The Market Centre

Crewe

CW1 2NG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FTG29

Internet address

https://themarketcentre.co.uk/shopping/17296/clear-pharmacy

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cohens Chemist

38 Princess Street

Knutsford

WA16 6BN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FD446

Internet address

https://www.cohenschemist.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cohens Chemist

Waters Green Medical Centre

Macclesfield

SK11 6JL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FXP85

Internet address

https://www.cohenschemist.co.uk/mycohens/directory/?branch=578

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicine

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

London Road Pharmacy

Unit 1

Macclesfield

SK11 7SP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FD484

Internet address

https://londonroadpharmacymacclesfield.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Peak Pharmacy

5-6 Weston Square

Macclesfield

SK11 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FAY71

Internet address

https://www.peakpharmacy.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tesco Pharmacy

Tesco Superstore

Macclesfield

SK10 2AB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FYD59

Internet address

https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/macclesfield/hibel-rd/pharmacy?srsltid=AfmBOor7_tn2nsyMCg7PeJet3myuronUQ-lAi25lCdgxT_-XENHcZFOA&preservedReferrer=https://www.google.com/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Village Pharmacy

Unicorn House

Macclesfield

SK10 4DG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FNQ84

Internet address

https://www.pharmacy-village.com/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tytherington Pharmacy

2-3 The Precinct

Macclesfield

SK10 4DG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FH099

Internet address

https://tytheringtonpharmacy.co.uk/about-us

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicine

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Well Pharmacy

Cedars Medical Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FG337

Internet address

https://finder.well.co.uk/store/alsager-alsager-hc

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Well Pharmacy

Rope Green Medical Centre

Crewe

CW2 5DA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FHC12

Internet address

https://finder.well.co.uk/gb/cheshire/shavington

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Well Pharmacy

Eagle Bridge Health Centre

Crewe

CW1 3AW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

V17008

Internet address

https://finder.well.co.uk/0-well-pharmacy

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Well Pharmacy

Church View Care Centre

Nantwich

CW5 5NX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FND14

Internet address

https://finder.well.co.uk/store/nantwich-church-view-mc

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Lot No

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Well Pharmacy

Ashfields Primary Care Centre

Sandbach

CW11 1DH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FV880

Internet address

https://finder.well.co.uk/store/sandbach-ashfields-mc

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Alsager Pharmacy

25 Lawton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST7 2AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FA749

Internet address

https://alliedpharmacies.com/pharmacy/alsager-pharmacy

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Andrews Pharmacy

71 Kennedy Avenue

Macclesfield

SK10 3DE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FH709

Internet address

https://andrewspharmacy.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Asda Pharmacy

Victoria Centre

Crewe

CW1 2PT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FK144

Internet address

https://storelocator.asda.com/north-west/crewe/victoria-centre/pharmacy

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Boots Pharmacy

Unit 12

Crewe

CW1 2RP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FJ562

Internet address

https://storelocator.asda.com/north-west/crewe/victoria-centre/pharmacy

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-27D-01C-Palliative Care

Title

Urgent Palliative Care Medicines

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19 November 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Boots Pharmacy

64 King Street

Knutsford

WA16 6DT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FPF22

Internet address

https://www.boots.com/stores/2024-knutsford-king-street-wa16-6dt?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=LPM_google_2024P

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £201

Total value of the contract/lot: £201


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) 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 provisions of the Public

Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

On the 19th of November 2024 the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee approved this decision. One committee member has a standing declaration of interest. The decision to award was made in line with the Conflict of Interest policy

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square Warrington WA1 1QY

Warrington

WA1 1QY

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/