Planning

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2025

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Aug 2023 at 08:12

Planning

08 Dec 2022 at 11:49

Planning

18 Aug 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is planning a procurement process for Branded Medicines under the main procurement category of goods. The tender titled "NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2025" has an estimated value of £190 million and is set to start on March 1, 2025, with a contract period until February 28, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a future notice date for communication set for May 1, 2024. The tender will cover multiple regions in the North of England, including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender by NHS England presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the pharmaceutical products industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. Businesses interested in supplying Branded Medicines to NHS England under a lucrative contract lasting for a year should consider participating in this planned procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2025

Notice Description

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ed7fa33-5f10-471d-866a-2ec3e600d92b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fef130-815e-46bc-bd68-ac21d5a8ecad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£296,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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