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NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A.

COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT

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24 Apr 2017 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A is a completed public procurement process managed by the Commercial Medicines Unit. This procurement was initiated to acquire branded pharmaceutical products within the healthcare industry, specifically targeting the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The tender, which had an estimated value of £575,675,600, employed an open procurement method and included a tender period that concluded on 6th October 2016. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2017 and extends until 28th February 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products. Companies with capabilities in supplying branded medicines could particularly benefit, given the scale of the contract and the specific regional focus. Additionally, since this tender was based on an open procedure, it may encourage participation from larger entities looking to navigate the NHS procurement landscape, thus supporting growth through established healthcare procurement channels.

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Notice Title

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A.

Notice Description

Branded North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3878fa-6ba3-4ac9-98ed-bf0becc6afa7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£575,675,600 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 2ES
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEASE REFER TO AWARD SCHEDULES FOR AWARDED SUPPLIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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