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title: "NHS England and NICE managed access memorandum of understanding"
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# NHS England and NICE managed access memorandum of understanding

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25b3d21a-272a-4662-964f-80ef5381106f

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## Summary

NHS England has concluded a procurement process under Regulation 12(7) for a managed access memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NICE. This agreement, valued at £3,891,000, involves the NICE Managed Access team collaborating with NHS England's Medicines Value and Access directorate to deliver managed access schemes such as the cancer drug fund and innovative medicines fund. The procurement relates to the health services industry, with the contract period running from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The process was conducted using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the award was made on 24th October 2024. The MOU has global delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in managed access schemes for pharmaceutical and innovative medicine programmes. Companies capable of partnership with large public health bodies like NHS England and NICE, and those familiar with the regulatory and procedural requirements of high-value government contracts, will find this tender attractive. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it remains an excellent opportunity for established firms in the health sector to expand their portfolios and increase their involvement in high-impact health service delivery.

## Notice

A MOU has been put in place between NHS England and NICE. The NICE Managed Access team will work in partnership with NHS England Medicines Value ad Access directorate to successfully deliver the managed access schemes ( cancer drug fund and innovative medicines fund). This has been procured through Regulation 12(7).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bab920-2b30-4c49-9898-1db5b98299ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,891,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,891,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bab920-2b30-4c49-9898-1db5b98299ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36bab920-2b30-4c49-9898-1db5b98299ee
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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