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title: "Branded - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2018"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42842b45-f890-4e1d-803b-4f021f5ae1fd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2017-05-11"
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# Branded - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2018

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42842b45-f890-4e1d-803b-4f021f5ae1fd

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by NHS England, aiming to secure branded medicines under the title "Branded - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2018." This opportunity falls within the pharmaceutical products sector, with a contract value of approximately £172.9 million. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st March 2018 and concluding on 29th February 2020. Key dates include a future notice expected on 1st October 2017, and the budget for the financial years 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 each amounting to £86.5 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those that specialise in the provision of branded medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this bidding process, leveraging their capabilities to supply effective medicinal products to NHS England. The diverse delivery locations, which include the UK and various overseas territories, further enhance the competitive landscape for businesses looking to expand their market reach.

## Notice

Midalnds & East Tranche A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb31cb-df88-4a1c-b8e7-cc2eccb6ea29 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,915,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 11 May 2017 at 08:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb31cb-df88-4a1c-b8e7-cc2eccb6ea29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb31cb-df88-4a1c-b8e7-cc2eccb6ea29
  11th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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