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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently completed a tender process titled "NP90219b Leuprorelin (Prostap®)", focusing on the health sector in Scotland. This procurement falls under a limited method without prior publication due to the urgent necessity to maintain supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to Takeda UK Limited for the supply of Leuprorelin across all entities pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract was signed on 4th November 2024 and pertains to a twelve-month framework agreement worth £105,383, ensuring timely and consistent delivery to designated locations throughout Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain to explore similar procurement processes within the region. Companies specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of medical products, especially those adaptable to rapid responses during health crises, would find such tenders highly beneficial. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this and future tenders to establish a foothold in the evolving healthcare market, benefiting from the stable demand and structured agreements characteristic of public sector healthcare procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP90219b Leuprorelin (Prostap(r))

Notice Description

The supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Leuprorelin (Prostap(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant. The Framework Participant is required to supply Goods to the designated delivery points throughout Scotland for use by Participating Authorities.

Procurement Information

This VEAT Notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recovery, to maintain supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781898
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517682
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
£105,383 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
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 Limited

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