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CA02825 Ixekizumab (Taltz(r))

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

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30 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved the contracting for the supply of ixekizumab (Taltz®) for new patients in NHS Scotland. This process falls under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK, with a completion status. The title of the tender was "CA02825 Ixekizumab (Taltz®)," and the procurement method was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition. This decision was backed by the protection of exclusive rights under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £1,142,153 GBP, was awarded to Eli Lilly and Company and signed on 28th April 2025. The framework agreement is intended for an eight-month duration.

This procurement presents an opportunity for large-scale pharmaceutical firms specialising in innovative medications protected by intellectual property rights. Businesses well-suited for such tenders are those that possess exclusive distribution rights and the capability to supply specialised pharmaceutical products. This award aligns with a strategic growth avenue for pharmaceutical companies aiming to extend their market presence within the UK healthcare sector, particularly those focused on government contracts. Having exclusive patents or intellectual properties positions businesses to enter similar procurement processes where competition is limited due to regulatory conditions, potentially fostering business growth through high-value contracts with national health services.

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Notice Title

CA02825 Ixekizumab (Taltz(r))

Notice Description

Supply of ixekizumab for new patients treated in NHS Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Ixekizumab (Taltz(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicines awarded to the individual framework agreements are protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797440
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529252
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
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
£1,142,153 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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
Claire Stewart
Contact Email
claire.stewart5@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

ELI LILLY

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