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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Hepatitis C Medicines for Midlands and East and North of England regions"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Hepatitis C Medicines for Midlands and East and North of England regions

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e546e9-c4ed-4606-9d20-b346eb88b165

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for Hepatitis C Medicines, initiated by the Commercial Medicines Unit, is a procurement process focusing on pharmaceutical products relevant to the Midlands and East and North of England regions. The framework covers the period from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018, with an additional option to extend for up to 12 months. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 5 January 2017. The total estimated value of this procurement is approximately £85 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those prepared to meet the specific requirements for Hepatitis C medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as they may find an advantageous position in the competitive landscape of this procurement process. Businesses specialising in pharmaceuticals, especially those with experience in tendering for NHS contracts, would be well-suited to compete for these contracts and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes in the specified regions.

## Notice

NHS framework agreement for Hepatitis C medicines for Midlands and East and North of England regions. Period of framework agreement: 1.3.2017 - 28.2.2018 with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Additional information: NHS framework agreement for Hepatitis C medicines for Midlands and East and North of England regions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612700e0-2922-4a41-b871-980c584e703f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2017 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612700e0-2922-4a41-b871-980c584e703f
- 29 Nov 2016 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d945377f-ccd7-4799-afce-3bdee86a79c5
- 25 Nov 2016 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d945377f-ccd7-4799-afce-3bdee86a79c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612700e0-2922-4a41-b871-980c584e703f
  24th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d945377f-ccd7-4799-afce-3bdee86a79c5
  29th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ec1b073-a16b-4540-8493-231e60a8ed5e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34f99ebf-90ba-4801-8202-e6139a87eddd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c2e63247-d0ef-4792-b9f5-aac987082b67

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