Award

Leuprorelin (Prostap(r))

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 08:51

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap®) to NHS Scotland has recently reached its completion stage. Managed by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), this contract is classified under the pharmaceutical products industry category. The procurement process was characterised by a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition based on technical reasons. This contract is part of a single supplier framework agreement, initially spanning fourteen months with the option to extend up to thirty-four months. The contract, valued at £2,625,907, was signed on 5th November 2025, with Takeda UK Limited as the awarded supplier.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical products, especially those capable of providing highly specialised medications like Leuprorelin. While the market conditions necessitated a direct award due to the technical specificity related to the supply, it highlights opportunities for companies with niche pharmaceutical offerings to engage in future tenders of a similar nature. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector, particularly those with the capability to navigate specialised markets and frameworks, would find participating in such procurement processes advantageous for growth and market positioning.

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Notice Title

Leuprorelin (Prostap(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant. II.2.11) Information about option.

Procurement Information

The patent for Leuprorelin (Prostap(r)) expired in June 2023, there is no known competition that has entered the UK market place and there is none anticipated for initial duration of the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dae3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078711-2025
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
£2,625,907 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ross.glen3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

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