Award

Apremilast (Otezla(r))

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")

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Award

20 Feb 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is seeking to procure Apremilast (Otezla®) in the UK health sector. The award pertains to the supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets and related starter packs across NHS Health Boards in Scotland. This procurement was conducted under a limited method, without prior publication of a contract notice, under regulation allowing direct awards. The contract was signed on 3 February 2017 and has an initial duration of three years, with potentially one additional year for extension. The contract is located in Larkhall, Scotland, and is classified under the health industry category.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supplies sectors, particularly those specialising in the production and distribution of medications. Companies with capabilities in supplying pharmaceutical goods, especially those familiar with NHS procurement processes, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. The direct procurement method indicates a potential for exclusive supplier relationships, highlighting the importance of innovation and quality in meeting the specific needs of NHS Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apremilast (Otezla(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

Procurement Information

This Framework Agreement is being awarded as per Regulation 33 (1) section (b) (iii) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 'A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases -- where the works supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000484112
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
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
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Nadia Crockett
Contact Email
nadia.crockett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794460

Buyer Location

Locality
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Larkhall
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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