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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for the Midlands and East Pharmacy Purchasing Group for the supply of Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Tranche B"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for the Midlands and East Pharmacy Purchasing Group for the supply of Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Tranche B

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1791b318-2476-4d1d-bc56-0b6ad1595777

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for the Midlands and East Pharmacy Purchasing Group aims to supply proprietary pharmaceuticals, categorised under the pharmaceutical products industry. The procurement is managed by the Commercial Medicines Unit, based in Runcorn, England. The contract period spans from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2019, with an estimated total value of £102,379,487. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, and the tender process has reached the award stage, which was finalised on 13 February 2017, with the award notice published on 24 April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the pharmaceutical supply sector, particularly those capable of delivering a broad range of proprietary medications. Businesses that specialise in pharmaceuticals or have experience in large-scale supply contracts are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The scope and scale of the contract may particularly appeal to medium to large enterprises looking to expand their market presence in the public healthcare sector across the East Midlands, West Midlands, and East of England regions.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for the Midlands and East Pharmacy Purchasing Group for the supply of Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Tranche B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a108053-b54c-40dc-9cf4-a7dd6182680b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,379,487 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,758,974 |
| 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE AWARD SCHEDULES FOR LIST OF SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2017 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a108053-b54c-40dc-9cf4-a7dd6182680b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a108053-b54c-40dc-9cf4-a7dd6182680b
  24th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/283dc452-573c-4a57-9c76-bf2e2ffd4565
  NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for Midlands and East of England Tranche B

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