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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is involved in a procurement process for the supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap®), a pharmaceutical product. This contract, identified as NP90219b, is under the goods category and encompasses entities in the UK, specifically under the Scottish Health and Social Care sector. The procurement stage is in the Award and Contract Update phases, with the most recent modification extending the contract duration to 30 November 2025. The framework agreement, initially signed on 27 November 2024, includes a contract value of £2,117,273 for the specified period. This extension aims to meet unexpected demands and maintain supply without disruption, as per Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products to engage with the public health sector, specifically servicing NHS Scotland. Companies with the capability to supply high-demand medications and adhere to stringent delivery schedules will benefit from this framework agreement. The procurement without prior publication allows a limited but focused competition, favouring those with relevant expertise and established relationships within the healthcare industry. Suppliers such as Takeda UK Limited, the current supplier, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth and stability within the pharmaceutical market, ensuring continued service delivery to a critical public sector client.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP90219b Leuprorelin (Prostap(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap(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-04359b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039327-2024
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
£4,339,176 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 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

Takeda UK Limited

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