NHS South Yorkshire ICB Barnsley - Bookachemist Recruitment limited 2026/27
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
7 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
The provider is commissioner to deliver locally enhanced services for the Barnsley population integrated with their additional pharmacy contracts. The Contract Award has been made following direct award process B under the Provider Selection Regime.
This contract is awarded to an existing provider for an existing service. Although we would not restrict the number of providers who deliver these LCS services provided they meet the contract and specification criteria, the primary reason that these services can only be delivered by this group of providers (pharmacy) is because they are required to hold a contract via the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and deliver the LCS alongside these services; the LCS is designed to enhance the (CPCF) contract and not stand alone, therefore, interdependency between the two services is paramount.
For this reason not every Pharmacy delivers every LCS. The provider is paid on an activity basis based on local prices. The contract runs from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027.
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NHS South Yorkshire ICB is awarding a one-year contract to Bookachemist Recruitment Limited to deliver enhanced pharmacy services to the Barnsley population from April 2026 to March 2027. The services must be delivered by pharmacies that already hold Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework agreements, and the enhanced services are designed to work alongside (not replace) those existing pharmacy contracts.
Requirements
- Provider must hold a valid Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) contract
- Provider must be able to deliver Locally Enhanced Services (LCS) integrated with their existing CPCF pharmacy contract
- Services must be delivered to the Barnsley population
- Provider must be able to deliver services on an activity-based payment model using local prices
- Provider must meet the specification criteria outlined in the full contract documents
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver Locally Enhanced Services (LCS) that complement and enhance the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework services
- Integrate LCS delivery with existing pharmacy contracts to serve Barnsley residents
- Fulfil service delivery based on activity levels and local pricing structures
- Maintain interdependency between LCS and CPCF contracts throughout the contract period
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a direct award to an existing provider — it's not a competitive tender. This means Bookachemist was chosen without open competition, likely because they already deliver these services successfully.
- 2The key phrase 'interdependency is paramount' means the enhanced services (LCS) cannot work independently — they must be bolted onto an existing Community Pharmacy contract. Check what LCS services are actually included in the specification.
- 3Payment is activity-based, not fixed — this means the contract value will vary depending on how much service is delivered. Ask for historical activity data and pricing schedules in the full documents.
- 4Not every pharmacy delivers every LCS service — clarify which specific enhanced services are in scope for Barnsley and whether there are restrictions on which pharmacies can deliver them.
- 5The contract period is fixed at exactly one year (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027). Check whether there are options to extend or renew beyond this date.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a pharmacy without an existing CPCF contract, you cannot bid directly for this work — you would need to first secure a Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework contract. Consider this as a multi-stage approach if you're new to NHS pharmacy services.
- Since payment is activity-based on local prices, request the historical activity volumes and pricing schedules early. This helps you forecast income and staffing needs accurately. Don't assume volumes will remain constant.
- If you're considering partnering with Bookachemist or another existing provider, clarify upfront which LCS services you'll be responsible for delivering, how payments will be split, and how the interdependency with their main pharmacy contract will be managed operationally.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Heritage Pharmacy
1 contract wonlatest 20 Aug 2026 - 2
Good Measure Pharmacy
1 contract wonlatest 7 Aug 2026 - 3
Kiveton Delivery Pharmacy
1 contract wonlatest 7 Aug 2026 - 4
doncaster gate pharmacy
1 contract wonlatest 7 Aug 2026 - 5
Rex Pharmacy
1 contract wonlatest 7 Aug 2026
Heritage Pharmacy is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
7 May 2026
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