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title: "British National Formulary"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
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# British National Formulary

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07452dc3-9ecf-4837-9aec-f8a46d2189c7

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is seeking suppliers for the British National Formulary project. This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous health services and has a total contract value of £15,160,000. The contract is currently in the award stage, with the award date noted as 31 March 2021, and the contract period set to begin on 1 April 2021, running until 31 March 2033. The procurement method employed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a limited tender process aimed at specific suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in health services or publishing, particularly those with a capacity to work on extensive projects. Companies that provide comprehensive health resources or have expertise in producing medical literature may find this contract particularly relevant. The long-term nature of the contract provides stability and the possibility for ongoing engagement in the healthcare sector, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services within the public health landscape.

## Notice

contract award for the production and supply of the British National Formulary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2504f68-a7fd-46ce-87ae-e3e3a42f3fdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP; RCPCH PUBLICATIONS; THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2504f68-a7fd-46ce-87ae-e3e3a42f3fdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2504f68-a7fd-46ce-87ae-e3e3a42f3fdc
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fdf0613-87b3-4c04-9e9f-9d08ac8ff8fe
  awarded contract

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