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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is extending a Framework Agreement for the supply of Triptorelin (Decapeptyl®) to address additional demands in the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is being conducted using a framework agreement method. The contract modification extends the duration from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2025. The contract addresses unforeseen additional needs and aims to maintain the necessary supply without disruption. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 28th November 2024 and a contract period lasting 360 days.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those supplying to healthcare systems. Businesses experienced in meeting large-scale demands efficiently and capable of ensuring continuous supply under unforeseen circumstances are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract, valued at £2,961,803, is managed by Ipsen Ltd, suggesting the high stakes and substantial volume involved, making it an attractive prospect for established pharmaceutical suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NP90219c Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Triptorelin (Decapeptyl(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification, effecting an extension of the Framework Agreement duration from 01/12/2024 until 30/11/2025, has been agreed between the supplier and the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. This modification has been approved to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

This VEAT Notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recovery, to maintain supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04359a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040705-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,365,823 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsen Ltd

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