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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 10:43

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of adult and paediatric nutrition products, classified under CPV code 33692200, which pertains to parenteral nutrition products. This procurement process is classified under the goods category and was executed through an open procedure. The contract, beginning on 1st August 2026 and running until 30th April 2027, is valued at £1,500,000. The contract award was finalised on the 22nd June 2026, with the award notice published on 13th July 2026. The buying organisation, located in Derby, England, intends to ensure ongoing supply by extending current agreements on an interim basis before initiating a new competitive procurement in summer 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the tender process is particularly suitable for such businesses. The need for premarket engagement as part of the upcoming procurement exercise in summer 2026 will also enable businesses to present their capabilities and tailor their approach in alignment with best practices. Suppliers engaged in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in nutrition products, may find this contract valuable for enhancing their market presence and scaling their operations within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition Products

Notice Description

The current contract is due to expire on 31 July 2026. In order to maintain continuity of patient care and ensure uninterrupted product and service delivery, EMPC intends to extend the existing agreements with the current Awarded Suppliers beyond this date on an interim basis. EMPC has explored the option of accessing an alternative Hub Framework; however, this approach has proven unsuccessful. As a result, a new competitive procurement exercise is required. The new tender is planned for publication in summer 2026 and will include premarket engagement in line with procurement best practice. The interim extension will be limited in scope and duration to the minimum necessary to complete the new procurement. This Contract has been awarded to: B Braun Medical Ltd Baxter Healthcare Ltd Fresenius Kabi Ltd ITH Pharma Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7924f40-4228-4f94-8c94-96135d1c6655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef02b110-cbd9-46eb-956e-d17457790d68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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
EAST MIDLANDS PHARMACY COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2QY
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
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
Derby
Electoral Ward
Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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