Planning

NEYPPC Pharmacy - Unlicensed Imported Medicines (Wave 2)

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is planning a procurement process titled "NEYPPC Pharmacy - Unlicensed Imported Medicines (Wave 2)", falling under the industry category of pharmaceutical products. The procurement is overseen by the North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium and aims to facilitate the supply of unlicensed medicines imported from trusted countries, following UK regulatory standards. This planned tender will be conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, offering a dynamic market approach, thereby inviting qualified suppliers. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2027 and ending on 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to March 2031.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of unlicensed imported medicines, especially those holding relevant licenses and approvals required in the UK. The procurement method involves a continuous open pool of suppliers, ensuring efficiency and flexibility in sourcing. It particularly encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, fostering competitive pricing and robust supply routes. Businesses specialising in pharmaceutical goods, possessing the capability and compliance with import regulations and quality assurance standards, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement, valued at approximately £13.5 million, offers a substantial opportunity for suppliers to establish themselves as key players within the dynamic market framework of the NHS consortium.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEYPPC Pharmacy - Unlicensed Imported Medicines (Wave 2)

Notice Description

The North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium intends to run a further competition under its established Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Imported Medicines. This route enables flexible, efficient and sustainable sourcing by drawing on a continuously open pool of qualified suppliers. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06860b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035512-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£13,485,071 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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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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