NP90726m Vedolizumab (Entyvio(r))

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, trading as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), has recently completed a procurement process titled "NP90726m Vedolizumab (Entyvio®)", aimed at supplying Vedolizumab to NHS Scotland. The process was conducted under a limited procurement method due to the medicine's exclusive intellectual property rights, aligning with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement, classified under health and governed by public law, pertains to all entities established under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract was officially awarded on 24th June 2026, with Takeda UK Limited acting as the sole supplier in a single-supplier framework agreement. This process aligns with a goods procurement category and eliminates the need for a call for competition.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses particularly those engaged in pharmaceuticals and health technology sectors. The contract with an estimated value of £47,898,609 points to substantial growth potential through collaboration with large-scale governmental health organisations like NHS Scotland. This framework agreement is ideal for large pharmaceutical firms with exclusive rights to specific drugs, emphasising innovation and proprietary medicinal products. Companies positioned in strategic supply chains or those with capabilities to offer similar exclusive healthcare products may find viable avenues for entry into significant public contracts.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835484
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559126
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
£47,898,609 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks 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 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
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

TAKEDA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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