Planning

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A- March 2025

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Dec 2022 at 11:50

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

18 Aug 2022 at 13:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England is planning a procurement for Branded Medicines - Tranche A scheduled for March 2025. The estimated value of the contract is GBP 82,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The buying organisation is NHS England, located in Runcorn, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the contract period set to start on March 1, 2025, and end on February 28, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to compete for supplying branded medicines to NHS North of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The focus is on goods procurement, offering a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to the healthcare sector through the provision of pharmaceutical products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A- March 2025

Notice Description

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A- March 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dc548b3-1d96-4a66-87bb-4bfe396ddd93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8777a6-785a-4d9e-926b-28f2a87b4bda
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
£82,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Branded Team
Contact Email
katie.noonan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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