Independent Prescribing Pathfinder

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  "date": "2026-03-05T16:37:45Z",
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      "title": "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder",
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          "name": "George Wickham Ltd  (Alphington Pharmacy)"
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        "description": "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.\nThe lifetime value of the contract is £72,720",
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    "title": "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder",
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    "description": "Acute minor ailment treatment in a community pharmacy setting with a prescription issued by the pharmacist prescriber.",
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      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Pharmacy services"
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      "name": "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD",
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        "name": "Tracey Kerslake",
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        "locality": "Exeter",
        "postalCode": "EX2 8UP",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "25 Ide Lane, Alphington"
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    {
      "id": "020118-2026-1",
      "title": "Independent Prescribing Pathfinder",
      "value": {
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      "awardID": "020118-2026-1",
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  "description": "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.\nRepresentations 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.\nAward decision-makers: NHS Devon Procurement Oversight Group\nNo conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, were declared by any decision makers.\nAssessment 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.",
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