Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

Location

Exeter

Description

Acute minor ailment treatment in a community pharmacy setting with a prescription issued by the pharmacist prescriber.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure an Independent Prescribing Pathfinder service. It is intending to award a contract of 6 months commencing 01 April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 6 months to George Wickham Ltd (Alphington Pharmacy) following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The lifetime value of the contract is £72,720

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The contract term may be extended for a period of up to 6 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85149000 - Pharmacy services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Other 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of the notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the decision makers by 17 March 2026. This contract has not been formally awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Award decision-makers: NHS Devon Procurement Oversight Group No conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, were declared by any decision makers. Assessment of the provider was based on evidence available through their existing contract. They have evidenced the ability to deliver the service on an ongoing basis. Value for money is evidenced through reduced demand on other NHS services, e.g primary care practices.