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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Licensed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and for the treatment of HIV and Licensed and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV."
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# NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Licensed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and for the treatment of HIV and Licensed and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV.

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ae71200-2bd7-4305-aa8b-8694c9edd2f4

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## Summary

The NHS England is initiating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement focusing on the supply of Licensed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the treatment and prevention of HIV, respectively. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 16 July 2021. The contract falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category (CPV code 33600000), and delivery addresses may include locations within the UK and the wider European region, as well as British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of antiretroviral therapies and other medicinal products. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is open to a diverse range of suppliers capable of fulfilling the requirements detailed in the Invitation to Tender. Companies with expertise in healthcare products and a solid understanding of NHS procurement protocols would be well-suited to compete in this process.

## Notice

The Procurement relates to the provision of: 2.2.1.1 licensed antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment of HIV (Adults and Children); and 2.2.1.2 licensed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV. The main purpose of the PIN is to engage with the supply market on the proposed procurement approach and to understand market capacity prior to the Invitation to Tender. All documents are available to view in the Atamis Portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a380492a-62e6-4e3a-88ec-f2f0cf20c97c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
| 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
- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 10:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a380492a-62e6-4e3a-88ec-f2f0cf20c97c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a380492a-62e6-4e3a-88ec-f2f0cf20c97c
  22nd June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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