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title: "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2020_1"
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# NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2020_1

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-429f0eca-56a9-4f06-a5a9-2c4cc7c8a1c4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2020_1" is managed by NHS England and focuses on pharmaceutical products, with a contract value of £27,500,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold, and the tender period concluded on 15 January 2020. The framework agreement is set to last a maximum of 42 months, commencing on 4 May 2020 and ending on 31 January 2022. The delivery addresses cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and others.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly SMEs, to engage in the supply of medicinal products to the NHS. Companies that specialise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, or related services would be well-equipped to compete in this procurement. Success in this tender could lead to significant market expansion and long-term partnerships with a major public sector organisation.

## Notice

NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2020_1 Offer reference number: CM/PHG/19/5586 Period of framework agreement: The total maximum duration of the framework agreement to be no more than 42 months Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: LSNE: 04/05/2020 to 31/01/2022 (21 months) CESW: 04/05/2020 to 31/01/2021 (9 months) NWLN: 04/05/2020 to 31/07/2021 (15 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8c1d50-42fe-45c0-9891-b760a6267fb9 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,311,198 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,311,198 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE LIST OF AWARDED SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING SME STATUS) AT T |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2020 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8c1d50-42fe-45c0-9891-b760a6267fb9
- 13 Dec 2019 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5d8ffd-d2b4-42a0-9d5b-b9bb6068be03
- 13 Dec 2019 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5d8ffd-d2b4-42a0-9d5b-b9bb6068be03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8c1d50-42fe-45c0-9891-b760a6267fb9
  23rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5d8ffd-d2b4-42a0-9d5b-b9bb6068be03
  13th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59d8fa54-c26a-44e8-ac5b-0e1a20997462
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca8c53f7-dc37-48b7-bcfa-78940e243423
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1558d1c-72cc-4d1a-b9cd-e63f8d499bdc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56b1b863-15d5-4640-b98e-7bc0bf18d0d5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac236189-4fba-406c-97ea-54f7c6a1ab35
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7c09870-6218-44f5-b32b-56589d20ee6a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c48d984a-79d4-423a-9462-f24cf78904ca
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b434389b-fe41-4602-bf1b-63c9934ab5b6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78d47cea-8d06-49b9-81d1-ec3aa164fa5b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ce540e8-4067-421a-8693-79e32ddb10e4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b8184e5-7361-43e2-871b-98a1da1499b2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb84766d-beea-4a38-af24-d667e247e8f5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baf22e6a-a088-49cb-8f7d-61b479c59641
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8222ae6-c13e-47b8-bf84-348e1b68f0af
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/024ebda6-9229-48dc-90c1-ac3ef101d653
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c2ecb36-b761-4b74-9115-582800ed1e67
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd290cce-7337-4889-9f5b-d045931e5573
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fe5eab0-8921-44be-a537-9ef03e6aeaa1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4205d737-c5db-47e6-888d-645a8ed3ee76
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9fce3dc-9660-47ce-be04-53daf2e79c70
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56632e19-a399-42df-a51b-8f742587aa84
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eec611d6-78f5-4a3f-b46c-e1f2a08b49d3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/485c4586-75e0-45b8-91c7-171a575742cb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37049fe8-4c13-4a17-8d2b-08c689bd438e
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk

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