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title: "NHS Framework agreement for Branded Medicines - North of England - Tranche A"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e43909f-31cc-4421-9f28-e9e4f18738ed"
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published: "2019-05-03"
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# NHS Framework agreement for Branded Medicines - North of England - Tranche A

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e43909f-31cc-4421-9f28-e9e4f18738ed

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - North of England (Tranche A) is a procurement process initiated by NHS England, with a contract value of approximately £204.55 million. This tender, classified under pharmaceutical products (CPV code: 33600000), was published on 24th October 2018 and has a contract period spanning from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021, with options for extension. The tender was conducted via an open procurement method, and the tender period closed on 26th November 2018, targeting suppliers across regions including the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those meeting the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) criteria, as the tender specification encourages participation from such entities. Companies specialising in the development, manufacture, or supply of branded medicines will find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to compete for substantial contracts that can enhance their market presence and foster growth within the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

NHS Framework for North of England, Branded Medicines - Tranche A CM/PHR/16/5526/01- 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2021 (Option to extend for up to 24 months) CM/PHR/16/5526/02- 1 March 2019 - 29 February 2020 (option to extend for up to 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f11a5a-678d-420e-9d66-52403a32e9df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,551,038 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,551,038 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD; ALLERGAN; AMGEN; BMS; CHUGAI PHARMA; ELI LILLY; FERRING; GILEAD; IPSEN; JANSSEN; MERCK SERONO; MERZ PHARMA; MSD; NAPP PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS; VIFOR PHARMA; VIIV HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f11a5a-678d-420e-9d66-52403a32e9df
- 24 Oct 2018 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5250819e-46ef-48b8-8b93-35bfb41375ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50f11a5a-678d-420e-9d66-52403a32e9df
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5250819e-46ef-48b8-8b93-35bfb41375ed
  24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12f5a508-f241-458a-851a-4033b225d5c9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b51da2c-5263-4338-8f52-13c99e5c2b50
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e697e31c-0b9c-4161-9de1-ca267d7caa4d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/312ed3e0-6a1f-49bd-95d5-4bd29728cf55
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4aa270e2-91f7-47b6-be65-c4d4dd0b7435
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f39c850-46df-4488-b9ce-4bfc4d3d6fd1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7080709-e838-4b8a-9df8-b4dc41475604
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4926ee08-ed43-43e2-9edf-8d6c4272782b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5e2d1f6-b085-47c4-9b26-edf274ffda2e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81c60923-a27f-42f0-b079-61c71c0233bc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/254f4b71-8d8a-4ac3-adc3-0b42786049e9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/519fd5ce-5ef1-4f99-af1c-bae354d753f4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c09d45ae-6c3f-4ee9-bf47-a840af7a4f31
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fb17878-e725-4e7f-a935-e274d0db3c91
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1d3eb70-187e-422a-ab93-c52f863df22e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6fe6944-6b78-44e7-9cad-208faef19873
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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