Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QYG
1 Lakeside 920, Central Park Square
Warrington
WA11 1QY
UK
Contact person: Barry Wood
E-mail: Barry.Wood@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKD61
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
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
Reference number: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this service is to improve access to essential palliative care medicines, to ensure continuity of supply, and to support patients, carers and healthcare professionals by providing them with information, advice and signposting, where appropriate.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 274.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
Various pharmacies located across Wirral.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to selected pharmacies across Wirral. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026 with an estimated annual contract value of £2274.80. This contract is activity based and funding is aligned to delivery of the activity as outlined within the service specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 99
Price
/ Weighting:
1
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
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
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 Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F- Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Loquat Pharma Ltd T/A Allied Pharmacy
FG389
Allied Pharmacy, Unit 18 Bold Industrial Estate, Neils Road
St Helens
WA9 4TU
UK
NUTS: UKD71
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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 UK Limited
FC972
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Claughton Pharmacy
FHV83
161 Park Road North
Birkenhead
CH41 0DD
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Heatherlands Pharmacy
FDL69
396 New Hey Road
Birkenhead
CH49 9DA
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Manor Pharmacy
FXE80
13 Station Approach Road
Meols
CH47 8XA
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Tesco Instore Pharmacy
FFJ15, FDL01
Bidston Link Road
Birkenhead
CH43 7AA
UK
NUTS: UKD74
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
: 413.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Townfield Pharmacy (Townfield Healthcare Ltd)
FLX37
Townfield Close
Birkenhead
CH43 9JW
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
B&D Dudley (Chemists) LTD T/A Tree Tops Pharmacy
FDF46
49 Bridle Road
Bromborough
CH62 6EE
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Greencross Pharmacy T/A Wilsons Pharmacy
FMK56
17 The Crescent
West Kirby
CH48 4HW
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 25-26-QYG-12F-Palliative Care
Title: Wirral Palliative Care Emergency Medicines Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/11/2024
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
Victoria Central PCC
FNE27
Mill Lane
Wallasey
CH44 5UF
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 206.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
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 19th of November 2024 the Finance,
Investment, Resources Committee approved this
decision.
One Committee member 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, Central Park Square
Warrington
WA11 1QY
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/04/2025