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Medicinal Product Trial -Metformin

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 18:37

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 16:06

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 15:37

PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 14:21

Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Medicinal Product Trial - Metformin" was conducted by the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to investigate the effects of metformin in individuals newly diagnosed with psychosis. The procurement falls within the services category of the design and execution of research and development. Located at Ashton-Under-Lyne, the buyer had set a project timeline from June 2026 to November 2028 for the trial execution. The tendering step is complete, with key procurement documentation dated 25th November 2025, and the process utilised an open procedure for supplier selection. The awarded contract, signed on 13th November 2025, spans from 14th November 2025 to 13th November 2028 and can be renewed up to six years. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, operating as "Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials", was the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the pharmaceutical and clinical research industries, especially for enterprises with capabilities in pharmaceutical production and logistical services. Companies experienced in manufacturing and distributing medical trial substances such as metformin and matched placebos are particularly well-positioned to compete. The procurement's open nature supports wider business participation, allowing varied businesses, including SMEs, to bid for similar opportunities in future tenders. Successful involvement can lead to enhanced industry standing and potential collaborations with public health organisations. The effort aligns with national health enhancement goals, providing companies a platform to showcase their expertise in specialised, high-stakes medical trials.

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Notice Title

Medicinal Product Trial -Metformin

Notice Description

The trust was successful in obtaining a grant from NIHR for a clinical trial to look at the use of metformin in people newly diagnosed with psychosis. The clinical trial (including the recruitment phase) is estimated to take place between June 2026 to November 2028. As part of that grant we need to source a supplier that has the capability to purchase or manufacture Metformin and an identical placebo for a clinical trial, to package and label both to our requirements and distribute to Trusts across the UK in a predetermined schedule

Planning Information

During the pre-market engagement activity for the MAP trial tender, six suppliers known to the University of Sheffield Clinical Trial Research Unit (CTRU) were contacted. The goals of this activity were to: Identify suppliers with previous experience in developing a matched placebo to metformin to guide the tender requirements. Provide suppliers the opportunity to review the tender specification and offer feedback on any unclear, unreasonable, or missing elements. Notify potential suppliers about the upcoming tender. Out of the six suppliers, only two reported prior experience in developing a metformin placebo. Consequently, prior experience will not be a mandatory requirement in the tender, but it will be considered as a criterion for evaluating tender submissions. Additionally, one supplier commented on the 2-3 month requirement for campaign lead times. In response, the tender specification has been amended to 4-5 months, although shorter lead times will be taken into account during the evaluation process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£248,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,114 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,114 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Dalton
Contact Email
kelly.dalton2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 7SR
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST TRADING AS "HUDDERSFIELD PHARMACY SPECIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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