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title: "Wholesale Pharmaceutical Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1590e290-77be-40ff-9645-bf1060150686"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Wholesale Pharmaceutical Framework

Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1590e290-77be-40ff-9645-bf1060150686

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## Summary

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being organised by the NHS London Procurement Partnership. It concerns a "Wholesale Pharmaceutical Framework" intended for healthcare organisations across the UK. Classified under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products, this tender aims to establish a framework agreement with pharmaceutical wholesalers. The process employs an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding opportunity above the procurement threshold. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 23 June 2025, with the contract expected to span from 9 March 2026 to 10 March 2028. The procurement will undergo approvals from NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical distribution sector, particularly those capable of meeting extensive NHS demands. With the suitability criteria favouring Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but not Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, it is particularly well-suited to established pharmaceutical wholesalers ready to deliver large-scale operations within the UK. Participation in this competitive framework could enhance market positioning and expand business operations within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS LPP is considering the procurement of a framework agreement for pharmaceutical wholesaler services for NHS healthcare organisations. Progression and the final structure and scope of the framework are subject to change following a market needs assessment. This procurement will be subject to subsequent approvals from the internal LPP Executive, NHSE Commercial Efficiencies Optimisation Programme and Cabinet Office Spend Controls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4241c0-7933-4213-aab0-7c11ff8307ac |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | North Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4241c0-7933-4213-aab0-7c11ff8307ac
- 23 May 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fd1bc0-4e44-4403-ab09-dab2f0c38fdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4241c0-7933-4213-aab0-7c11ff8307ac
  23rd May 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7fd1bc0-4e44-4403-ab09-dab2f0c38fdb
  23rd May 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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