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Supportive Medicines including ITU, EOL & Antibiotics

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has conducted a procurement process for "Supportive Medicines including ITU, EOL & Antibiotics", focusing on pharmaceutical products, particularly those used in intensive treatment and end-of-life care. This procurement, valued at £96 million, was initiated through an accelerated open procedure and reached its tender period end on 10 August 2020. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2021. The delivery is expected to take place at the specified location in Reading, United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business within the pharmaceutical sector. Businesses that offer supportive medicines, particularly those meeting the needs of critical care and life-limiting conditions, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential suppliers include various SMEs, highlighting an inclusive approach which may foster innovation and competition in a critical industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supportive Medicines including ITU, EOL & Antibiotics

Notice Description

A procurement exercise for supportive medicines that includes End of Life, Intensive Treatment Unit and Antibiotics medicines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67cd3d55-5c31-446e-ac9e-e639fe9ad9ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb067f5-76e7-4aa5-8d79-2d08f6e979ee
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,098,809 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 months
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
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
Additional Buyers

Health Family

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
R
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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