Contract

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

  • NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-018189

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050ac2

Published 30 April 2025, 5:50pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

No 1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park

Warrington

WA11QY

Contact

Aysha Gunal Devine

Email

aysha.devine@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

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

Reference number

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The contracted pharmacy will provide advice and support to people on the management of minor ailments from the agreed formulary, including where necessary, the supply of medicines for the treatment of the minor ailment, for those people who would have otherwise gone to their GP for a prescription.

Where appropriate the pharmacy may sell OTC medicines to the person to help manage the minor ailment, as described in the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework, Essential Service- Support for Self-Care. The pharmacy will operate a triage system,

including referral to other health and social care professionals,

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: £26,640

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
Main site or place of performance

Various sites across Halton

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a Halton pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026.

A fee of £2.00 will be paid for each consultation undertaken as part of the service.

A fee of £0.95 will be paid for each item dispensed as part of the service.

The Pharmacy will be reimbursed for the medication supplied under the 'CATC' service according to the current dm+d price.

Where patients are not exempt from prescription charges and have paid the NHS Levy to the Pharmacy, such sums will be deducted from the relevant month's remuneration.

The contract value is approximately £26,640 which is subject to change due to being an activity based contract.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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 the Chemist Ltd

30 Forest Walk, Halton lea Shopping centre

Runcorn

WA7 2GX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FXD72

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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 the Chemist Ltd

Unit 7, Widnes Shopping Park

Widnes

WA8 7TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FEH76

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Cooke's Ltd

76 Albert Road

Widnes

WA8 0AX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FA414

The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Wise Pharmacies Ltd (Crow Wood Pharmacy)

204 Warrington Road

Widnes

WA8 6JA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FAG38

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

St Helen's Pharmacy Ltd (Ditton Pharmacy)

203 Hale Road

Widnes

WA8 8QB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FVE45

The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Imaan Ltd (Farnworth Village Pharmacy)

11 Farnworth Street

Widnes

WA8 9LH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FJ715

The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Imaan Ltd (Hale Village Pharmacy)

3 Ivy Farm Court

Widnes

L24 4AG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FJH50

The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Wise Pharmacies Ltd (Halton Brook Pharmacy)

27 Hillcrest

Runcorn

WA7 2DY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FCL67

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Fairbreak Ltd (McDougall's Pharmacy)

Widnes Health Care Resource Centre

Widnes

WA8 8DQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FGN94

The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Figtree Healthcare Ltd (Nicholson's Pharmacy)

17 Queens Avenue

Widnes

WA8 8HR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FR844

The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

PCT Healthcare Ltd (Peak Healthcare)

49 High Street

Runcorn

WA7 1AH

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FHT099999

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Runcorn Pharmacy

Castlefield Primary Care Centre

Runcorn

WA7 2ST

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FPH42

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Superdrug Stores Ltd

89 Forest Walk

Runcorn

WA8 2BX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FDX88

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Sharief Healthcare Ltd (Upton Rocks Pharmacy)

Lanark Gardens

Widnes

WA8 9DT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FTW03

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Bestway National Chemists Ltd

11 Grangeway

Runcorn

WA7 5LY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FEX76

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Bestway National Chemists Ltd

Peelhouse Lane

Widnes

WA8 6TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FMJ48

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Alamaz Limited (West Bank Pharmacy)

8a Mersey Road

Widnes

WA8 0DG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FVK97

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01F-CATC

Title

Halton Place - Care at the Chemist - Minor Ailment Service

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

Wise Pharmacies Ltd (Windmill Hill Pharmacy)

Windmill Hill Avenue West

Runcorn

WA7 6QZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FH435

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: £1,480

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,480


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

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

No 1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park

Warrington

WA11QY

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

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