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title: "Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2020"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45257897-21b6-4cbf-a749-4a1bb77ae17c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2017-05-12"
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# Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2020

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45257897-21b6-4cbf-a749-4a1bb77ae17c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2020" is being conducted by NHS England. This tender falls within the pharmaceutical products industry category and is focused on the North of England region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the overall budget amounting to £300 million, divided across two financial years (2020/2021 and 2021/2022). Key dates include a future notice date of 20th September 2019 and a contract period running from 1st March 2020 to 28th February 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those capable of supplying branded medicines within the specified geographical area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting their potential role in this procurement. Businesses that provide innovative solutions and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical field would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their operations within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

North of England Branded Medicines Additional information: North of England region only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f65d67-5e0f-4978-8b86-99b9f6c3568a |
| 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 | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| 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

- 12 May 2017 at 09:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f65d67-5e0f-4978-8b86-99b9f6c3568a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f65d67-5e0f-4978-8b86-99b9f6c3568a
  12th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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