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Creation and Supply of the British National Formulary

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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03 Mar 2022 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Creation and Supply of the British National Formulary", classified under goods in the printed matter and related products category. This tender, initiated under a limited procurement method without prior publication, was aimed at creating a comprehensive UK pharmaceutical reference book to support NHS prescribers. The contract was awarded on 1 March 2021, with a total value of £15,160,000. Delivery is expected to occur at the supplier's premises in the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in medical literature or healthcare-related publications. Companies with the capacity to adhere to the specific intellectual property regulations will find themselves well-positioned, as the exclusive rights to the British National Formulary were held by identified organisations. Enterprises with experience in producing authoritative healthcare resources will have the best chance of competing in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Creation and Supply of the British National Formulary

Notice Description

The British National Formulary (BNF) is a United Kingdom (UK) pharmaceutical reference book that contains a wide spectrum of information and advice on prescribing and pharmacology, along with specific facts and details about many medicines available on the NHS. Information within the BNF includes indication(s), contraindications, side effects, doses, legal classification, names and prices of available proprietary and generic formulations, and any other notable points. This contract is to create and supply the BNF to the NHS

Procurement Information

The BNF is owned by THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN, BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP LTD and RCPCH PUBLICATIONS LIMITED the work that is the BNF is protected by copyright and registered to the owners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005873-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22110000 - Printed books

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,160,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN

Further Information

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