Planning

NEYPPC Pharmacy - ULM Imported Medicines Dynamic Market (Establishment)

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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24 Apr 2026 at 07:34

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is currently in the planning phase of establishing a Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines, scheduled to commence in October 2026 in Leeds, UK. This procurement process, categorised under pharmaceutical products, aims to form a sustainable procurement route for medicines across the North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium, allowing for continuous supplier admission. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 5th May 2026, as part of the preliminary market engagement which includes key activities like sharing draft specifications and formal Q&A. The procurement method adopted for this process is open, encouraging transparent and responsive sourcing aligned with UK regulatory standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are capable of supplying unlicensed medicines. Companies with the necessary licenses and approvals can compete to become part of a dynamic and rapidly adaptable procurement landscape, enhancing their market presence and contributing to resilient medicine supply routes. Participating businesses will benefit from the assurance of quality, competitive sourcing, and the flexible procurement dynamics that the Dynamic Market structure offers, fostering innovation and responsiveness in the sector.

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Notice Title

NEYPPC Pharmacy - ULM Imported Medicines Dynamic Market (Establishment)

Notice Description

The North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium intends to establish a Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines. The Dynamic Market will provide a flexible and sustainable procurement route that allows ongoing supplier admission and supports responsive sourcing in a rapidly changing medicines landscape. The requirement will cover the provision of unlicensed medicines imported from trusted countries, in accordance with UK regulatory standards. Suppliers will be required to hold all relevant licenses and approvals, and the necessary permissions to import and supply unlicensed medicines in the UK. The Dynamic Market will enable Trusts across the region to access safe, compliant, and competitively sourced unlicensed medicines, ensuring resilient supply routes and strong assurance of product quality.

Planning Information

The North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of establishing a Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines. The purpose of this engagement is to gather supplier feedback to help inform the final design and documentation. This engagement is being conducted in accordance with procurement regulations and is for information and engagement only. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is not a condition of participation in the future Dynamic Market. Interested suppliers will be invited to take part in the following activities: 1. Issue of an engagement presentation outlining the proposed Dynamic Market. 2. Sharing of a draft specification. 3. Completion of a supplier questionnaire. 4. A formal Q&A window during which suppliers may submit clarification questions. This will be anonymised, consolidated and shared with all interested suppliers. Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement should express their interest by email to leedsth-tr.neyregionalcontracting@nhs.net, by 12:00 on the 5th May 2026. Emails must include the following information: - Supplier organisation name, registered address and company registration number. - Primary contact name, email address and telephone number. - A brief summary of the suppliers relevant experience/capability in relation to the proposed Dynamic Market scope. Indicative timelines for this engagement and the subsequent Dynamic Market are set out in the engagement presentation and are subject to change. Please note this engagement notice is for the Dynamic Market establishment notice only. A separate engagement notice will be issued for future mini-competitions run by reference to the Dynamic Market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037341-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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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