Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire County Council
County Hall
Preston
PR10LD
CAPHProcurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/fusion-supplier-portal/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Community Pharmacy On-Site Flu Delivery for Local Authority Employees
Reference number
KH/PH/LCC/25/1506
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Each year, the Department of Health and Social Care, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England develop an annual flu plan to guide local arrangements of seasonal flu vaccination delivery, based upon a co-ordinated and evidence-based approach.
As a further support to this agenda, LCC undertake an annual workforce flu vaccination programme to promote the uptake of vaccination to frontline workers and business critical staff, to reduce the impact of flu in the population whilst supporting the improvement of staff absenteeism figures due to the flu virus. Results on service delivery of this programme are fed into local A+E Delivery Boards in support of winter planning by helping to vaccinate frontline staff, supporting the reduction in unplanned hospital admissions and pressure on A+E services. Raising awareness of the importance of the flu vaccination through national campaigns delivered locally, staff briefing sessions ensures informed consent for employees plus a dedicated mailbox for employee queries is also run throughout the flu season.
Delivery of the on-site flu vaccine to LCC workforce on behalf of the Lancashire County Council Health Protection Team (LCC HPT), maximises protection for self, family and friends and particularly for those working frontline with high-risk, vulnerable groups and business critical services.
Delivery of the on-site flu clinics enables a greater level of accessibility by delivering the free flu vaccination at site of work and out-of-hours if required, with zero disruption to working hours and responsibilities.
The on-site element of this programme delivers almost 90% of the service, proving that employees prefer the option of improved accessibility in being able to receive the vaccination at the usual place of work.
The anticipated Service Commencement Date 01/10/2025.
The contract shall have an initial period of 2 months.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C.
The maximum lifetime value of the contract is £60,000.
The intention is to award to the existing provider.
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: £60,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD4 - Lancashire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Each year, the Department of Health and Social Care, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England develop an annual flu plan to guide local arrangements of seasonal flu vaccination delivery, based upon a co-ordinated and evidence-based approach.
As a further support to this agenda, LCC undertake an annual workforce flu vaccination programme to promote the uptake of vaccination to frontline workers and business critical staff, to reduce the impact of flu in the population whilst supporting the improvement of staff absenteeism figures due to the flu virus. Results on service delivery of this programme are fed into local A+E Delivery Boards in support of winter planning by helping to vaccinate frontline staff, supporting the reduction in unplanned hospital admissions and pressure on A+E services. Raising awareness of the importance of the flu vaccination through national campaigns delivered locally, staff briefing sessions ensures informed consent for employees plus a dedicated mailbox for employee queries is also run throughout the flu season.
Delivery of the on-site flu vaccine to LCC workforce on behalf of the Lancashire County Council Health Protection Team (LCC HPT), maximises protection for self, family and friends and particularly for those working frontline with high-risk, vulnerable groups and business critical services.
Delivery of the on-site flu clinics enables a greater level of accessibility by delivering the free flu vaccination at site of work and out-of-hours if required, with zero disruption to working hours and responsibilities.
The on-site element of this programme delivers almost 90% of the service, proving that employees prefer the option of improved accessibility in being able to receive the vaccination at the usual place of work.
The anticipated Service Commencement Date 01/10/2025.
The contract shall have an initial period of 2 months.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award process C.
The maximum lifetime value of the contract is £60,000.
The intention is to award to the existing provider.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
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) intention to award notice. The awarding of this
contract is subject to 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of
this notice.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award
under the PSR.
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 30/09/2025.
Written representations should be sent to caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Award decision-makers: Lancashire County Council Public Health & Wellbeing Contracts and
Procurement Board.
Quality and innovation (30%) - Considering the extensive quality standards required and the
benefits seen from innovative approaches has led to a decision to weight this element at
30%.
Value (25%) - Evaluating the overall value as well as the quality and the cost-effectiveness of
the service, a weighting of 25% for this criterion is applicable.
Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (15%) -Requirements for integrating
with communities and collaborating with survey sites to ensure the required performance
levels has led to a weighting of 15% being applied to this criterion.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (20%) - There is a
requirement for the Provider to ensure that all survey participants have equal access. A
weighting of 20% is applicable for this criterion.
Social value (10%) - There is a clear focus on opportunities to reduce health inequalities,
promote choice, and address social needs. A weighting of 10% for this criterion is applicable.
There were no identified conflicts of interest during this process.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 September 2025
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
H & A.K FLETCHER LTD T/A BROADWAY PHARMACY WITH CURE CLINICS
Preston
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Companies House
1292679
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £60,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this
contract is subject to 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of
this notice.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award
under the PSR.
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 30/09/2025.
Written representations should be sent to caphprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Award decision-makers: Lancashire County Council Public Health & Wellbeing Contracts and
Procurement Board.
Quality and innovation (30%) - Considering the extensive quality standards required and the
benefits seen from innovative approaches has led to a decision to weight this element at
30%.
Value (25%) - Evaluating the overall value as well as the quality and the cost-effectiveness of
the service, a weighting of 25% for this criterion is applicable.
Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (15%) -Requirements for integrating
with communities and collaborating with survey sites to ensure the required performance
levels has led to a weighting of 15% being applied to this criterion.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (20%) - There is a
requirement for the Provider to ensure that all survey participants have equal access. A
weighting of 20% is applicable for this criterion.
Social value (10%) - There is a clear focus on opportunities to reduce health inequalities,
promote choice, and address social needs. A weighting of 10% for this criterion is applicable.
There were no identified conflicts of interest during this process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent procurement panel
Preston
Country
United Kingdom