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NHS England Framework Agreement: Midlands and East (Tranche A)

NHS England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2018 at 15:41

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Tender

08 Sep 2017 at 11:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS England Framework Agreement: Midlands and East (Tranche A)" to supply proprietary pharmaceuticals within the Midlands and East NHS region. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ended on 10 October 2017. The framework is set for a duration from 1 March 2018 to 29 February 2020, with a potential extension of up to 24 months at the authority's discretion. The total value of the framework agreement is estimated at £163 million, and it encompasses multiple suppliers. The framework is targeted at both public health authorities and private sector contractors operating on behalf of the NHS.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are eligible to compete for supplies under this framework. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products and related goods within the Midlands and East regions should consider participating, as there is no limitation on the number of products that bidders can offer. With an awarding value distributed over four years, this contract provides a potential for sustained business growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England Framework Agreement: Midlands and East (Tranche A)

Notice Description

A framework is awarded for the supply of proprietary pharmaceuticals to participating Authorities in the NHS Region: Midlands and East. The period of the resulting framework is 01 March 2018 - 29 February 2020, with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. The framework agreement is intended for use by the Department of Health, Public Health England and the NHS in England. The framework may also be used by private sector contractors and agents working on behalf of the above. The advertised awarding value of PS163 million is the maximum value over the full potential 4 year period. The initial 2 year period of 1 March 2018 - 29 February 2020 therefore carries an awarding value of PS81.5 million (PS40.75 million per annum). Additional information: Attached is the model form framework agreement. All of the awarded frameworks were made on the basis of the model form framework agreement. Redacted award schedules have been attached for each of the 22 awarded suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77d36d6b-c958-44c6-9099-935d56f82b4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d7e659-9533-46be-a0f1-44eaac523dda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 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
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Postcode Area
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Abbvie Ltd

Accord-UK Ltd

Allergan

Amgen Ltd

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd

Eli Lilly & Company Ltd

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Gilead Sciences Ltd

Ipsen

Janssen-Cilag Ltd

Merck Serono Limited

MSD

Merz

Novo Nordisk

Pfizer Ltd

Pharmacosmos UK Ltd

Roche Products Ltd

Sandoz Ltd

Teva UK Limited

Vifor Pharma UK Ltd

ViiV Healthcare Limited

Further Information

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