Planning

NEYPPC Pharmacy - Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a public authority under central government, is in the planning phase of a procurement process for the supply of Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products industry and is facilitated by the North East and Yorkshire NHS Pharmaceutical Purchasing Consortium. It is intended to commence on 1st February 2028, with a planned duration until 31st January 2030, and possibly extend until 31st January 2032. The competitive flexible procedure used in this process aims at sourcing goods above the threshold value within the United Kingdom. Business entities can anticipate a future notice publication on 1st March 2027.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of providing unlicensed medicines under UK regulations. The dynamic market approach keeps entry open for qualified suppliers, promoting flexibility and efficiency in sourcing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this tender. With an estimated gross value of over £1.49 billion, this procurement presents significant growth potential for companies engaged in the manufacture and supply of specialised pharmaceutical goods. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with UK standards and possess current licences and approvals for supplying unlicensed medicines.

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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 run a further competition under its established Dynamic Market for the supply of Unlicensed Manufactured Parenteral Specials. 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.

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/035538-2026
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
£1,242,117,450 £1B-£10B
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 Mar 202711 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
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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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