Contract

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

  • NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-018224

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

Published 1 May 2025, 7:24am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

1 Lakeside 920, Central Park Square

Warrington

WA11 1QY

Contact

Barry Wood

Email

Barry.Wood@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

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

Reference number

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Care at the Chemist scheme allows patients to consult a community pharmacist rather than a GP for a defined list of minor ailments.

The service aims to improve access and choice for people with minor ailments by promoting self-care through the pharmacy, including provision of advice and, where appropriate, medicines and/or appliances without the need to visit the GP Practice.

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: £146,880

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Various pharmacies in St Helens.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected St Helens pharmacies. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026 with an indicative annual contract value of £146880. The contract is an activity based contract.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 99

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-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

AIM RX LTD T/A Heath Pharmacy, Jolley's Pharmacy

18 Elephant Lane

St Helens

WA9 5QW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FCR74, FX195

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

ASDA Stores LTD

Great Wilson Street

Leeds

LS11 5AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE42 - Leeds
NHS Organisation Data Service

FFF63

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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 T/A Well Pharmacy

Merchants Warehouse, Castle Street

Manchester

M3 4LZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
NHS Organisation Data Service

FHA50,FAH10,FLM86,FLQ60,FMK89,FNN55

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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 UK Limited

1 Thane Road

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
NHS Organisation Data Service

FK182,FNL49,FF360

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

Woodside Health Centre, Woodside Road

Haydock

WA11 0NA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FR351

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

Farleys Chemist Limited

59 Higher Street

St Helens

WA9 1AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FPC42

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place- Care at the Chemist 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

Hollowood Chemists Ltd

6 Ashbrook Office Park, Longstone Road, Heald Green

Manchester

M22 5LB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
NHS Organisation Data Service

FC084,FJ225,FV823,FP729,FVV96

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemists 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

Jackson's Chemist Ltd

181 Cambridge Road

St Helens

WA10 4HA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FLA51

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-O1X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

Liverpool Road Healthcare Ltd T/A Liverpool Road Pharmacy

79 Liverpool Road

St Helens

WA10 1PQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FFF86

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place Care at the Chemist 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

Sykes Chemists Ltd T/A Longsters Pharmacy

578 Warrington Road

Rainhill

L35 4LZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FLQ55

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

LP SD ONE Ltd T/A Legh Street Pharmacy

Floor 2, Portland Street

Manchester

M1 3BE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD33 - Manchester
NHS Organisation Data Service

FTC36

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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 Helens Millennium Centre T/A Millennium Pharmacy

29-31 Shaw Street

St Helens

WA10 1DG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FEQ00

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place Care at the Chemist 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

PA White Chemist

56-58 North Road

St Helens

WA10 2TR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FKA99

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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 T/A Peak Pharmacy

5-6 Concourse Way

St Helens

WA9 3QW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FAJ66

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

L Rowland & CO (Retail) Ltd

Rivington Road, Whitehouse Industrial Estate

Runcorn

WA12 9BS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service

FDJ91

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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 T/A Chain Lane Pharmacy

Unit 9, The Shopping Centre, Chain Lane,

St Helens

WA11 9HB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

Chain Lane 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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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 Helens Pharmacy LTD

Firdale Road,

Northwich

CW8 4AZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FPR30,FGJ47,FRR24,FAF84,FKH72,FGJ61

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

25-26-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist 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

Tomlinsons of Lytham T/A Ashtons Pharmacy, Four Acre Pharmacy

13 Ashtons Green Drive

St Helens

WA9 2AP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD71 - East Merseyside
NHS Organisation Data Service

FNC54, FK851

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: £8,160

Total value of the contract/lot: £8,160


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, Central Park Square

Warrington

WA11 1QY

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

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