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title: "Unlicensed 'Special' and Imported Unlicensed Medicinal Products"
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# Unlicensed 'Special' and Imported Unlicensed Medicinal Products

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-303bcb03-a99b-4fd1-bfc2-058fb6ac2b32

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes initiated a procurement process to supply unlicensed 'Special' and Imported Unlicensed Medicinal Products, classified under the pharmaceutical products category. The tender period concluded on 25th February 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2021 and run until 31st May 2024. The total value of the contract is approximately £1,150,000, with a minimum value of £500,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, inviting bids from a wide range of suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a vital supply chain for the NHS. Companies excelling in the provision of unlicensed medicinal products, including those who can demonstrate their ability to meet the specific needs of the NHS across various geographical locations, would be well-suited to compete. With multiple large suppliers already engaged, new entrants may find advantageous niches within specialised product segments to foster growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The supply of unlicensed 'Special' and Imported Unlicensed Medicinal Products to Trusts with the boundaries of the Peninsula Purchasing and Supply Alliance. To access the ITT documentation, receive more information about this tender, including any amendments and/or clarifications and to respond to this tender, you must register your interest to this tender on the following e-tendering portal https://uk.eu-supply.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52694ab3-2cf0-452d-b7c2-be00ce570fd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,861,000 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 2ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | CLINIGEN HEALTHCARE; DURBIN; IPS PHARMA; MAWDSLEY BROOKS; PRULAB PHARMA; ROSEMONT PHARMACEUTICALS; TARGET HEALTHCARE; WAYMADE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52694ab3-2cf0-452d-b7c2-be00ce570fd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52694ab3-2cf0-452d-b7c2-be00ce570fd8
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29875&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com

## Provenance

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