Tender

NEYPPC Licensed Medicines Provision of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services 26

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is initiating a tender process for the provision of pharmaceutical wholesale services, titled "NEYPPC Licensed Medicines Provision of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services 26." This tender is aimed at delivering medicines across Trusts located in the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, The Humber, and North West Regions. Categorised under pharmaceutical products, the procurement is in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 27th April 2026. Interested parties should note that enquiries can be made until 15th April 2026, and the successful award is anticipated by 13th August 2026. This open procedure, conducted electronically, seeks to establish a framework agreement without reopening competition, with the contract period extending from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, and potentially renewable for an additional year.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, presenting a tenable entry into the national healthcare delivery network for pharmaceutical wholesalers. Businesses well-suited for this tender would typically have expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and distribution, particularly those capable of handling large-scale contracts with a focus on regional healthcare infrastructures. Given the tender's scope and budget, anticipated to reach up to £2,448,000,000 gross, firms specialising in high-volume pharmaceutical supply chains are encouraged to apply. The competitive landscape favours businesses that demonstrate strong commercial viability alongside technical and quality capabilities, with an emphasis on social value contributions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEYPPC Licensed Medicines Provision of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services 26

Notice Description

This is to replace the 2022 Licensed Wholesaler Services contract for the delivery of medicines to Trusts within the North East and North Cumbria, Yorkshire and The Humber and North West Regions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06759b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028120-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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