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BGMA Joint Working Project - Maximising use of Biosimilars

NHS ENGLAND

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25 Mar 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the BGMA Joint Working Project, aimed at maximising the use of biosimilars in health services. This procurement, focusing on the health services industry, involved a direct procurement method via single tender action. The project addresses barriers to the uptake of biosimilars, with contracts awarded to the Biosimilar and Generics Manufacturers Association (BGMA). The contract period commenced on 20th February 2025 and concluded on 31st March 2025. The procurement, valued at £20,000, took place at NHS England's headquarters in London, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on innovative solutions for healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in health services, medical supply chains, and pharmaceutical manufacturing stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future projects aimed at overcoming industry barriers. Collaborations with major health organisations like NHS England offer robust growth prospects and enhance a company's portfolio within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

BGMA Joint Working Project - Maximising use of Biosimilars

Notice Description

Buy In services from the BGMA to support a joint programme of work on maximising uptake of biosimilars. This project has been set up to look at the barriers and how we overcome these to make it as easy as possible for the system to utilise the biosimilar.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e5ef64e-e107-4243-a1d7-ec184cd0a467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e268e0-38bc-45be-a387-ce133bb70bf8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial Queries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOSIMILAR AND GENERICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (BGMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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