Planning

Wholesale Pharmaceutical Framework

NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:55

Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being organised by the NHS London Procurement Partnership. It concerns a "Wholesale Pharmaceutical Framework" intended for healthcare organisations across the UK. Classified under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products, this tender aims to establish a framework agreement with pharmaceutical wholesalers. The process employs an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding opportunity above the procurement threshold. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 23 June 2025, with the contract expected to span from 9 March 2026 to 10 March 2028. The procurement will undergo approvals from NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical distribution sector, particularly those capable of meeting extensive NHS demands. With the suitability criteria favouring Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but not Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, it is particularly well-suited to established pharmaceutical wholesalers ready to deliver large-scale operations within the UK. Participation in this competitive framework could enhance market positioning and expand business operations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Wholesale Pharmaceutical Framework

Notice Description

NHS LPP is considering the procurement of a framework agreement for pharmaceutical wholesaler services for NHS healthcare organisations. Progression and the final structure and scope of the framework are subject to change following a market needs assessment. This procurement will be subject to subsequent approvals from the internal LPP Executive, NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1590e290-77be-40ff-9645-bf1060150686
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4241c0-7933-4213-aab0-7c11ff8307ac
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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 LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2ND
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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