--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-06-19" --- # NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Tender Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23ad6371-390a-455a-8cfd-cd6322803ef3.json) ## Summary The NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines, a national tender by NHS England, has been issued with an offer reference number: CM/PHR/21/5643. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 13th December 2021. The contract runs from May 2022 to April 2024, allowing for potential extensions. The total value of the contract is £1,593,083,896 GBP. The goods fall under the main procurement category and cover various regions in the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Man. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry to engage with NHS England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this procurement due to the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in supplying branded medicines at a national level should consider participating in this tender, which provides a chance for growth and collaboration with a prominent public healthcare authority. ## Notice NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Tender Offer reference number: CM/PHR/21/5643 CM/PHR/21/5643 - NHS Framework for Branded Medicines - National Tender - May 2022 to 30 April 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929dddfe-8869-4dff-8126-d9810c6c4f18 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,593,083,896 | | 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 | 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 19 Jun 2023 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929dddfe-8869-4dff-8126-d9810c6c4f18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929dddfe-8869-4dff-8126-d9810c6c4f18 19th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a7a8f4f-f342-46b6-9808-8ebd37e3e527 Document No. 05c - Volume discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f3eb9b5-c583-4237-8387-26fa4f5a15d8 Document No.10 - Participating Authorities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03c32b49-e2aa-4654-b13d-ac9c98e709a1 Document No. 05d - Supplementary usage data for Diltiazem MR-Fentanyl patch-Morphine MR-Nifedipine MR and Ropinirole MR - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bb0b1a2-023f-4a87-8056-1e7f24fa0c23 Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule (A2383500) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9e21d35-5768-4de8-8370-4ee99a4a0bec Doc No. 05b -Tender Product list & usage -CM_PHR_21_5643_00 REVISED 211116 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/442a23ba-cc06-4783-862c-7eb9dcd8d74f Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter (A2486901) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8918f799-4ab4-485a-ae6f-c56e6d3aaa7d Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions (vA3933289) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7eb920f-4ce1-403f-89bb-16e157fe24b0 Document No. 04 - Contract technical specification (A2383497) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b8da318-83d4-4aa0-8d15-16033d33291e Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet (A2383499) (1) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53017010-e24a-4971-aebb-b9f57900bc28 Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aacc02c1-3511-4438-99be-4c234dc9290f Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions (A2383501) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d3ee451-93fe-4dbd-a573-a55f9e163547 Document No. 06 - Form of offer (A2383498) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/050976d4-346e-4771-9ff7-b777060cefe6 Document No. 05a CM_PHR_21_5643 SELECTT Application copy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745b557e-6c44-458d-8649-abcd6cfef8a9 Document No. 07b - Guidance for performing a risk assessment of licensed medicines for the NHS (A2383503) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11009e38-2e65-4fec-adc2-c378051e1ac0 Document No. 09 - Tender Design and Guidance on completing the ITO ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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