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Award

25 Nov 2020 at 12:15

Award

28 Oct 2020 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) conducted a procurement process titled "Supportive Medicines Procurement Exercise - CM EMI 20 1100" aimed at securing essential stocks of pharmaceuticals, including Intensive Treatment Unit medicines, Antibiotic Medicines, and End of Life Care Medicines. This procurement was carried out through a limited negotiation method without prior publication, with the contract period running from 21st July 2020 to 31st August 2020. The procurement process was classified within the pharmaceutical products industry, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, London, and Scotland. The award notice for the contract was published on 25th November 2020, with a total contract value of £3,869,091. The tender period concluded on 13th July 2020.

This public procurement exercise presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical sector. Companies that specialise in pharmaceuticals, especially those involved in the production and distribution of medicines used in intensive care and antibiotic treatments, would find this a relevant opportunity to compete. The involvement of various suppliers in the awarded contracts highlights the competitive landscape, and businesses looking to enter this market segment should focus on meeting regulatory standards and establishing relationships with healthcare authorities like the DHSC to effectively bid for future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supportive Medicines Procurement Exercise - CM EMI 20 1100

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdca9199-5124-4303-a1ad-d7924b375635
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05136092-71e5-4478-bc8b-42979f27b498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£3,869,091 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20206 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 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
Department of Health & Social Care
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Altan Pharma Ltd

MSD

Neon Healthcare Ltd

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Durbin PLC

Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd

Mawdsley-Brooks & Co Ltd

Aspen Pharma Ireland Limited

Martindale Pharma

Further Information

Notice Documents

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