Tender

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender - 1st May 2024

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 10:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has announced an active tender for a framework agreement for branded medicines under the proprietary category, scheduled to commence on 1st May 2024 and valid until 30th April 2029. This tender, identified by reference number CM/PHR/22/5683, seeks pharmaceutical products across multiple regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by the deadline on 9th December 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the total value of the contract is GBP 1,775,939.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in branded medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as NHS England aims to diversify its supplier base. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products to various regions within the UK and the Channel Islands stand to benefit from long-term business growth. This framework agreement could provide a substantial revenue stream for capable suppliers, fostering partnerships with a high-profile public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender - 1st May 2024

Notice Description

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender - 01 May 2025 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/22/5683 CM/PHR/22/5683/00 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - Proprietary Category Tender: Period of Framework Agreement: 01 May 2025 to 30 April 2029 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8f1e529-66d9-48c0-aea3-ec22948fb741
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c70832-eaca-4acc-9caf-73910290e97b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,775,939 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Lynne Tierney
Contact Email
lynne.tierney@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton Lea
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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