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Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

18 Oct 2023 at 08:54

Tender

14 Apr 2023 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC), hosted by the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, has awarded a two-year contract for the Framework Agreement of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services. The contract, with a total estimated spend between £55m and £220m over four years, involves four suppliers, including AAH Pharmaceuticals and Alcura UK Ltd. The contract criteria focus on quality, pricing, and environmental/social value, providing opportunities for businesses to compete in the pharmaceutical services sector.

This tender by EMPC presents opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector to expand their operations. The contract allows for the potential extension for another two years, offering stability for business planning. The procurement process has specific criteria related to product quality, delivery logistics, and environmental/social value, making it suitable for large-scale suppliers in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement to provide Wholesale Services based on the National Pharmaceutical Wholesale Specification on behalf of members of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative - EMPC

Lot Information

Lot 1

he East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Leicester Partnership NHS Trust Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: (https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/) Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/ uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and the Supplier (s) agreement.

Renewal: The Contract will commence on 1st November 2023 until 31st October 2025. This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bed1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030695-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20232 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jane Brailsford
Contact Email
jane.brailsford1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7385367211

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Arboretum
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS

ALCURA

MAWDSLEY BROOKS

PHOENIX HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION

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