Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
UK
Contact person: Sharon Gardner
E-mail: karen.martin31@nhs.net
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney ICB
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from community pharmacies who may be willing to be commissioned to open on selected Bank Holidays during 2026 and 2027.<br/>To support early system planning and ensure appropriate pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board.<br/><br/>We would be grateful if you could submit your response by 28th February 2026. <br/> <br/>ALL bank holidays during the 26/27 year are covered in this singular Expression of interest which differs from previous years. There will be no further opportunity to express your interest through the year so please ensure that this form is completed by no later than close of business 28th February 2026.<br/><br/>To express your interest please use the link below: <br/><br/>https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47MG-_maONNMuRGlvvcyvTlUQUlLV0tNOEozTEdYMUNYN1lENTAyQTdYMS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from community pharmacies who may be willing to be commissioned to open on selected Bank Holidays during 2026 and 2027.<br/>To support early system planning and ensure appropriate pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. <br/><br/>Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from community pharmacies who may be willing to be commissioned to open on selected Bank Holidays during 2026 and 2027.<br/>To support early system planning and ensure appropriate pharmaceutical provision across Norfolk and Waveney, we are requesting that contractors complete Expression of Interest form.<br/><br/>Please note:<br/>• Submission of the form does not guarantee commissioned opening.<br/>• Preferences regarding opening times will be considered; however, specific times cannot be guaranteed.<br/>• Final confirmation of commissioned pharmacies will follow after assessment of all responses.<br/><br/>We would be grateful if you could submit your response by 28th February 2026. <br/> <br/>ALL bank holidays during the 26/27 year are covered in this singular Expression of interest which differs from previous years. There will be no further opportunity to express your interest through the year so please ensure that this form is completed by no later than close of business 28th February 2026<br/><br/>To express your interest please use the link below: <br/><br/>https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO47MG-_maONNMuRGlvvcyvTlUQUlLV0tNOEozTEdYMUNYN1lENTAyQTdYMS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/02/2026
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
28/03/2026
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
01/03/2026
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
E-mail: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/02/2026