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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for South of England Branded - Tranche B and Annual"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c9013e7-bbb5-4254-b8ad-705ccb4e5887"
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published: "2022-08-12"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for South of England Branded - Tranche B and Annual

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c9013e7-bbb5-4254-b8ad-705ccb4e5887

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## Summary

The NHS England has awarded a contract for the NHS Framework Agreement for South of England Branded Medicines. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and resulted in a contract value of £338,655,597 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2024, with possible extensions. The tender period ended on 12th April 2022, and the contract award was finalised on 15th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical companies specialising in branded medicines. Businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry, particularly those operating in the South of England region, should consider engaging with NHS England as potential suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in pharmaceutical procurement for the public sector could find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the stated suitability for SMEs by the contracting authority.

## Notice

NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5611 CM/PHR/20/5611/01 - NHS Framework for SOUTH of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B. Period of framework: 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months CM/PHR/20/5611/02 - NHS Framework for the SOUTH of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche. Period of framework: 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45030f89-3656-41f2-949b-7584f9cdd0fc |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £338,655,597 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £338,655,597 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALMIRALL; ASTRAZENECA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAYER; BIOGEN; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CST PHARMA; ELI LILLY; GEDEON RICHTER; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK; MYLAN; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; SOBI (SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM; TAKEDA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; TYPHARM; UCB PHARMA LTD (PRIMARY; UL GLOBAL PHARMA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45030f89-3656-41f2-949b-7584f9cdd0fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45030f89-3656-41f2-949b-7584f9cdd0fc
  12th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31f6627a-f92d-45d6-933f-8025cd5e5900
  Parties Appointed to the Framework - CMPHR205611 NHS Framework Agreement for South of England Branded - Tranche B and Annual
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/753876b1-2841-4faa-977c-6a9c973b0947
  Document No. 10 - Participating Authorities (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dab26ef-73f7-4365-abbe-7d9c9ea1f7a2
  220307 - FTS-004237 _ Salesforce - Enterprise Edition V2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8be7a7dc-e11d-42af-b31f-905ad5432494
  220721 - Appendix 2 To Framework Agreement - TRANSPARENCY Award Schedule - CMPHR20561101 South of England Proprietary
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a95745a1-4919-4d16-8feb-6882a5b30926
  220721 - Appendix 2 To Framework Agreement - TRANSPARENCY Award Schedule - CMPHR20561102 South of England Proprietary
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66e07cc3-7336-4301-8490-c6959ec9591b
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions (2)

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