Planning

NEYPPC Pharmacy - Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 09:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority under central government, is in the planning stage for the procurement of unlicensed manufactured parenteral specials. This falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with a tender value estimated at approximately £1.24 billion (excluding VAT). The procurement is planned under the North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium's Dynamic Market, which is designed to provide flexible and efficient sourcing. A key engagement event is scheduled on 24th June 2026, with interested suppliers required to express their interest by 19th June 2026. This engagement aims to gather feedback to inform the final design and documentation for the upcoming tender opportunities.

This procurement process opens the door for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those capable of providing unlicensed manufactured specials. The Dynamic Market offers an ongoing opportunity for suitable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. By ensuring compliant and competitively sourced products, this initiative supports business growth through the development of resilient supply routes. Engaging with this preliminary market event allows suppliers to influence and prepare for future competitive opportunities under the Dynamic Market framework, slated to occur post-establishment and significantly benefit businesses with relevant UK licenses and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEYPPC Pharmacy - Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials

Notice Description

The North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium intends to establish a Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials and, subject to its establishment, to run a future procurement under this arrangement. 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 manufactured parenteral specials, in accordance with UK regulatory standards. Suppliers will be required to hold all relevant licenses and approvals, and the necessary permissions to 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 an initial procurement under a Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials. The purpose of this engagement is to gather supplier feedback to help inform the final design and documentation. Suppliers should note that this engagement is being conducted concurrently with engagement on the establishment of the Dynamic Market itself. Whilst separate notices have been issued to reflect the different stages and values, a single supplier engagement process applies to both elements. 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. A supplier engagement presentation held on 24th June 2026, 2pm-3pm. 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 19th June 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 and mini-competition are set out in the engagement presentation and are subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06861e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052214-2026
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
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
£1,242,117,450 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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