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title: "NHS National Branded Proprietary Products (Interim Agreement) - Contracts Finder Award"
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published: "2020-05-29"
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# NHS National Branded Proprietary Products (Interim Agreement) - Contracts Finder Award

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ccdc557-66d1-4229-944d-ab7a9fa89b64

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting an award process for the "NHS National Branded Proprietary Products (Interim Agreement)," a framework agreement aimed at sourcing branded medicines. This contract, classified under pharmaceutical products, is valued at £223.8 million and is part of a broader initiative to secure essential healthcare supplies across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The contract's operational period commenced on 1st May 2020 and extends until 30th April 2021, with an option to extend by an additional 24 months at the discretion of the authority. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the process. The tender period concluded on 10th February 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that supply branded medicines. Suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this to be a lucrative chance to enter the NHS supply chain, as the framework encourages participation from diverse business types. Companies with the capacity to meet the stringent supply requirements and those experienced in large-scale procurement processes are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract and benefit from ongoing business with NHS England.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Interim Offer reference number: CM/PHR/19/5584 Period of framework agreement: 1st May 2020 to 30th April 2021 with an option 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/7591d9ec-2780-49d9-b9b5-4c565602d8d8 |
| 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 | 29 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AVENTIS PHARMA; CENOTE PHARMA; ELI LILLY; GMP-ORPHAN UNITED KINGDOM; JANSSEN-CILAG; SANDOZ; THORNTON & ROSS; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; UNIVAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 May 2020 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7591d9ec-2780-49d9-b9b5-4c565602d8d8
- 8 Jan 2020 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555b1e1-3d26-4722-a5b0-e8dc572162cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7591d9ec-2780-49d9-b9b5-4c565602d8d8
  29th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555b1e1-3d26-4722-a5b0-e8dc572162cc
  8th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb6fc3e0-7ee4-4c5d-a53e-e4642c720fbf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/817e883c-3542-4b13-995a-28a26aeb4186
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1127c270-86d7-4675-b05e-30fa3210d48c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4193b77b-20ef-42fa-9de7-14f766463a43
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90423ed3-ba5a-4485-ac1f-b400ecd8be49
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b613554f-f853-4966-a88e-44f939fd64c2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f22f9b5e-ef86-465d-b3c3-e0213ca8bec9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cf024b6-dbc5-4c84-9f63-b3acebd1ab7d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be9a551e-15e6-4e83-97f8-d049e6787bf0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d88c9c4-c359-4c4c-ab84-940eea50db1c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fde2224-43c6-416a-b0d8-475f6eec7f44
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d8b3865-c343-4690-affe-cd410b57c63b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16393f28-2382-4bfc-a2ee-5d7c113ba83a
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/592fec88-e4be-4068-a810-b04e2c8573be
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be00f22e-8dd1-47bb-81b8-f1b23390d1ce
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