Contract

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

• NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-020067

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050fb8

Published 9 May 2025, 1:20pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA1 1QY

Contact

Diane Lewis

Email

diane.lewis@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/

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

Reference number

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 85100000 - Health services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Care at the Chemist scheme allows patients to consult selected community pharmacies in St Helens rather than a GP for a defined list of minor ailments.

The service aims to improve access and choice for people in St Helens 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

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

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

Value excluding VAT: £146,880

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected St Helens pharmacies across Cheshire and Merseyside.

The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on the 31st March 2025 with an indicative annual contract value of £146880. The contract is an activity based contract.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Patient Choice / Weighting: 99

Price - Weighting: 1

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.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.

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aim RX Ltd

98 High Street

Warrington

WA3 3DA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FCR74 FX195

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,940

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,940

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Asda Stores Ltd

Kirkland Street

St Helens

WA10 2EF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FFF63

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bestway National Chemists Ltd

Merchants Warehouse Castle Street

Manchester

M3 4LZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD7 - Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FKJ71 FHA50 FAH10 FLM86 FLQ60 FMK89 FNN55

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £27,790

Total value of the contract/lot: £27,790

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Boots The Chemist Ltd

1 Thane Road

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FF360 FNL49 FK182

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £11,910

Total value of the contract/lot: £11,910

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brian H Donlon Pharmacy

Woodside Healthcare Centre, Woodside Road

St Helens

WA11 0NA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FR351

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Farleys Chemist Limited

59 Higher Parr Street

St Helens

WA9 1AD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FPC42

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hollowood Chemists Ltd

6 Ashbrook Office Park Navkar House, Longstone Road Heald Green

Manchester

M22 5LB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FC084 FJ225 FV823 FP729 FVV96

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £19,850

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,850

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Jackson's Chemist

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

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

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

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

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

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LP SD One Ltd

22-23 Teanlowe Centre

Poulton -Le-Fylde

FY6 7DF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FTC36 FX746

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,940

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,940

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Millennium Centre Services Limited

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

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

P A 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

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PCT Healthcare Ltd

56-58 North Road

St Helens

WA10 2TR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FAJ66

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd

65 Market Street

St Helens

WA12 9BS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FDJ91

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sharief Healthcare Ltd

t/a Chain Lane Pharmacy Unit 9, The Shopping Centre

St Helens

WA11 9HB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FP586

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,970

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.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

FVA65 FKH72 FAF84 FRR24 FGJ47

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £19,850

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,850

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Section V. Award of contract

Contract No

24-25-QYG-01X-CATC

Title

St Helens Place - Care at the Chemist Service

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tomlinsons of Lytham Ltd

130 Duke Street

St Helens

WA10 2JL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKD71 - East Merseyside

NHS Organisation Data Service

FNC54 FGJ61

The contractor is an SME

No

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,940

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,940

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.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 12th of March 2024 the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee approved this decision.

Two committee members have a standing declaration of interest. The decision to award was made in line with the Conflict of Interest policy

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

1 Lakeside, 920 centre Park

Warrington

WA1 1QY

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

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