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Framework Agreement for the Supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2023 at 09:00

Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2023 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Services. This two-year contract, with the potential for a further 2-year extension, has a maximum value of around £800 million. The tender, classified under Pharmaceutical products, was initiated through an open procedure and is now in the award stage. The contract period will start on November 1st, 2023, and end on October 31st, 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Companies providing pharmaceutical wholesaler services, storage and warehousing services, and pharmacy services are well-suited to compete. The tendering process offers unrestricted access to procurement documents and invites participation from National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, with the potential for increasing contract values depending on Trusts' uptake. Interested parties can find the invitation to tender by searching the reference "D92 - Project_18089" on the EMPC procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Services

Notice Description

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirementsof the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental Health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage. Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Leicester Partnership NHS Trust Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory: (https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/) NHS Foundation Trusts at: (https://www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/ uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls) This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Once registered you can find the invitation to tender by searching the ref D92 - Project_18089 For any technical problems with the procurement portal please contact the Bravo eTendering helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 E-mail:help@bravosolution.co.uk Additional information: This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. Over the last four years, the annual spend with the EMPC was cPS55m (PS220m over the four - year period) It is anticipated that the maximum value of this Framework could be in the region of PS800m; depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in this Contract Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e66b623-b9f1-4f4d-9b8d-491dd1f02f5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d9be16-5ab4-4e35-8595-a9417b88b034
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jane Brailsford
Contact Email
jane.brailsford1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07385 367211

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS

ALUCRA

MAWDSLEY BROOKS

PHOENIX HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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