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NP90726m Vedolizumab (Entyvio(r))

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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01 Jul 2026 at 09:33

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25 Jun 2026 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), involves the supply of Vedolizumab (Entyvio®) to NHS Scotland. This process falls under the pharmaceutical products industry, with the central activity focused on goods procurement. The main location for this procurement is within the region of UKM, and it is tied to all entities under the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978. The process has reached its completion stage, with a contract awarded on 24th June 2026 and a substantial contract value amounting to GBP 47,898,609. The procedure utilised was a limited procurement method, specifically awarded without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights associated with the product.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, especially those capable of supplying specialised medicines such as Vedolizumab, which are protected by intellectual property rights. It can spur business growth by allowing firms like Takeda UK Limited, the awarded supplier, to expand their footprint in the UK's healthcare supply chain. This contract also sets a precedent for other large pharmaceutical suppliers seeking to engage in direct awards through framework agreements within the NHS structure, provided they possess exclusive distribution rights or similar protective measures over their products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP90726m Vedolizumab (Entyvio(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Vedolizumab (Entyvio(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Vedolizumab (Entyvio(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061528-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£47,898,609 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Takeda UK Ltd

Further Information

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