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title: "Licence variation: spironolactone for acne in women"
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# Licence variation: spironolactone for acne in women

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11ab9b65-1b56-4050-b07a-731c74761058

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## Summary

NHS England is inviting suppliers to apply for a significant MHRA Marketing Authorisation variation for spironolactone to treat acne in women. This procurement, which falls under the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" category, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 7th October 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 2nd December 2024 and will run until 30th September 2026. The procurement is valued at £171,500 and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, especially those with existing regulatory expertise, to forge a partnership with NHS England. Businesses that excel in preparing comprehensive dossiers and risk management plans for MHRA applications would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, SMEs specialising in health services and pharmacy services could significantly benefit from this contract, potentially increasing their market presence and gaining recognition by collaborating with a major public health entity.

## Notice

NHS England requires a supplier to apply for a major (type II) MHRA Marketing Authorisation variation for spironolactone. The variation is to add a new indication to the current licence (marketing authorisation) for treating acne in women. The Successful Supplier would need to prepare a dossier for the MHRA including a Risk Management Plan, apply for the licence variation, and if granted update their licence, Summary of Product Characteristics and patient information leaflet with the new indication and related data. To register an interest in responding to this opportunity and obtain a copy of the tender documents please go to: http://health.atamis.co.uk. All communications and Request for Information submissions will be conducted via Atamis. The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d29f1d-739e-49bb-94a8-f3a69aacea0e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d29f1d-739e-49bb-94a8-f3a69aacea0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95d29f1d-739e-49bb-94a8-f3a69aacea0e
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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