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Supportive Medicines Procurement Exercise - CM / EMI / 20

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:46

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17 Nov 2020 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom, focused on the acquisition of pharmaceutical products. The tender, titled "Supportive Medicines Procurement Exercise - CM / EMI / 20," aimed to secure stocks of Intensive Treatment Unit medicines, Antibiotic Medicines, and End of Life Care Medicines. The contract period for this procurement spanned from 28 October 2020 to 28 November 2020, and it followed a limited procurement method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The process is classified under the CPV code 33600000, and was marked complete following an award to Fresenius Kabi Limited on 24 July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical supply, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality medicinal products. Companies specialising in the sourcing and distribution of Intensive Treatment Unit medicines and related pharmaceutical items can leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence and establish key relationships with public health entities. With a robust need for such supplies in the healthcare sector, businesses prepared to meet the stringent requirements stipulated by the DHSC will find this an advantageous avenue for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supportive Medicines Procurement Exercise - CM / EMI / 20

Notice Description

Procurement exercise to secure stocks of Intensive Treatment Unit medicines, Antibiotic Medicines and End of Life Care Medicines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-887e1291-0ac4-4e21-9c97-2bbedbcd904d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecf60d2-5977-440c-a9dc-6ae387952953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£791,968 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2020 - 28 Nov 2020 1-6 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
John Cook
Contact Email
john.cook@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESENIUS KABI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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