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
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 & On Demand Access to Palliative Care Medicines
Reference number
25-26-QYG-01F-CATC/ODAP
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
(CATC) 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, where appropriate.
(ODAP) Community Pharmacies participating in this service will hold and maintain an agreed stock of medication for the ODAP service that they are commissioned to deliver. Patients entering the dying phase of a terminal illness often experience new or worsening symptoms including, pain, nausea, vomiting, agitation, increased respiratory tract secretions and dyspnoea. Prompt access via this service to medication to alleviate these symptoms is essential to avoid distress to both patients and their carers
and supports the patient's choice to die in their preferred place of care.
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: £5,160
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Main site or place of performance
Various pharmacy sites across Halton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected 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.
ODAP - an annual retention fee of £1000 as well as remuneration for medicines.
The contract value is approximately £5160 and is
subject to change due to being an activity based contract. Funding is based on delivery of the activity outlined within the service specification.
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/ODAP
Title
Halton Place - Care at the Chemist & On Demand Access to 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
PCT Healthcare Ltd (Peak Pharmacy)
51-53 Church Street
Runcorn
WA7 1LG
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: £2,580
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,580
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
25-26-QYG-01F-CATC/ODAP
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 Healthcare Ltd (Widnes Late Night Pharmacy)
Peel House Lane
Widnes
WA8 6TE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service
FP895
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: £2,580
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,580
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