Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Trinity House, 110/120 Upper Pemberton, Eureka Park, Kennington
Ashford
TN254AZ
UK
Contact person: Lucy Ochoa
Telephone: +44 1474649230
E-mail: kcht.contracts@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ45
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
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
Provision of Public Health Services
Reference number: 43/PH
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Sub -contracts awarded to pharmacies and GP's in Medway for the provision of Public Health services including emergency oral contraception (EOC); chlamydia treatment; a dispensing service for EOC, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) treatments and oral contraception; and long acting reversible contraception (LARC).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
345 300.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
Main site or place of performance:
Pharmacies and GP Practices in Medway
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sub -contracts awarded to pharmacies and GP's in Medway for the provision of Public Health services including emergency oral contraception (EOC); chlamydia treatment; a dispensing service for EOC, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) treatments and oral contraception; and long acting reversible contraception (LARC).
These contracts have been awarded under direct award process B.
The awarding of these contracts 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 activity of these contracts is based on patient choice by providing access to public health services through multiple pharmacies and GP practices in Medway, allowing patients to select the most convenient provider for the services provided.
The estimated total lifetime value for all of these contracts combined is £541,000. These contracts are awarded to existing providers in Medway for an existing service which these pharmacies and GP practices have been providing since 2023.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Patient choice
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
May be extended for a total of 24 months in line with the head contract. Such extension(s) to be agreed in writing at least one month prior to the Expiry Date.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
No requirement to put out intention to award under direct award process B.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 43/PH
Title: SUB-CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Butt and Hobbs Limited
05358089
55-57 Bradford Road
West Yorkshire
WF13 2EG
UK
E-mail: victor@hobbspharmacy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Direct Health Solutions
11834693
Unit 87, Riverside Estate
Rochester
ME2 4BH
UK
E-mail: anita.marfo@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
G L Strood Limited
08996165
212 Canterbury Street
Gillingham
ME7 5XL
UK
E-mail: rajesh.chopra@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lawsat Pharm Limited
8398811
14 Malborough Road
Worthing
BN12 4HA
UK
E-mail: keshav.dhakal@lawsatpharm.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pharmacy 1st
06048758
212 Canterbury Street
Gillingham
ME7 5XL
UK
E-mail: Pharmacy1st@outlook.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Waremoss Limited
01434575
Westminster House
Uckfield
TN22 1PH
UK
E-mail: mark.donaghy@kamsons.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medway Drive-Thru Pharmacy Limited
07924989
465 Canterbury Street
Gillingham
ME7 5LJ
UK
E-mail: medwaypharmacy.gillingham@gmail.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bod Pharma & Testing Limited
11187184
Oakhurst Lodge
Sevenoaks
TN13 3JU
UK
E-mail: bodun.rabiu@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Paydens Limited
574716
Parkwood
Maidstone
ME15 9NE
UK
E-mail: caroline.cleary@paydens.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delmergate Limited
01465394
21 Shirley Avenue
Chatham
ME5 9UR
UK
E-mail: Andrew.woolnough@delmergate.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Asda Stores Limited
00464777
Asda House
Leeds
LS11 5AD
UK
E-mail: richard.n.harrison@asda.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boots UK Limited
00928555
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
UK
E-mail: neha.soni@boots.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Osbon Limited
05400909
54 The Mall
London
E15 1XE
UK
E-mail: danny.osbon@yahoo.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway National Chemists Limited
9225457
Merchants Warehouse
Manchester
M3 4LZ
UK
E-mail: David.apata@well.co.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karsons Pharma Limited
05643409
33 Pattens Lane
Chatham
ME4 6JR
UK
E-mail: pharmacy.fjf12@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Napier Road Surgery
151 Napier Road
Gillingham
ME7 4HH
UK
E-mail: rebecca.buckner@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodlands Family Practice
Woodlands Road
Gillingham
ME7 2BU
UK
E-mail: janegearing@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Highparks Medical Practice - Parkside
Parkside
Rochester
ME3 8HX
UK
E-mail: jessica.cross8@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Thorndike Centre
Longley Road
Rochester
ME1 2TH
UK
E-mail: ashley.wilton3@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balmoral Gardens Green Suite
Balmoral Gardens
Gillingham
ME7 4PN
UK
E-mail: kerry.rushton@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bryant Street Medical Practice
29 Bryant Street
Chatham
ME4 5QS
UK
E-mail: lisawellfair@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reach Healthcare
06913411
Walderslade Village Surgery, 62a Robin Hood Lane
Walderslade
ME5 9LD
UK
E-mail: april.bland@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Apex Medical Centre
Gun Lane
Rochester
ME2 4UW
UK
E-mail: hayley.mills1@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City Way Medical Practice
65-67 City Way
Rochester
ME1 2AY
UK
E-mail: kerry.richards7@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gun Lane Medical Centre
Gun Lane
Rochester
ME2 4UW
UK
E-mail: mandy.kaur2@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jhoots Pharmacy Limited
6455188
20 Hatherton Street
Walsall
WS4 2LA
UK
E-mail: services@jhootspharmacy.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Sub -contracts awarded to pharmacies and GP's in Medway for the provision of Public Health services including emergency oral contraception (EOC); chlamydia treatment; a dispensing service for EOC, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) treatments and oral contraception; and long acting reversible contraception (LARC).
These contracts have been awarded under direct award process B.
The awarding of these contracts 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 activity of these contracts is based on patient choice by providing access to public health services through multiple pharmacies and GP practices in Medway, allowing patients to select the most convenient provider for the services provided.
The estimated total lifetime value for all of these contracts combined is £541,000. These contracts are awarded to existing providers in Medway for an existing service which these pharmacies and GP practices have been providing since 2023.
May be extended for a total of 24 months in line with the head contract. Such extension(s) to be agreed in writing at least one month prior to the Expiry Date.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
UK
E-mail: kcht.contracts@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/04/2025