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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66dfb603-927b-4195-ab82-7ddceda291db"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-10-19"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66dfb603-927b-4195-ab82-7ddceda291db

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a tender for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National" within the pharmaceutical products industry category. This public procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1 November 2021 and extending until 30 April 2023, with the potential for extensions. The total value of the contract is £149,439,245, and it was awarded on 27 September 2021. The procurement was executed through an open procedure to allow a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale contractual demands. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they have been deliberately included in the eligibility criteria. Businesses that can provide branded medicines to multiple regions across the United Kingdom are well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement and expand their market presence.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National FIND A TENDER (FTS) Reference number: FTS-002612 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5610 CM/PHR/20/5610/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Category Tender Period of framework: 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months CM/PHR/20/5610/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Tender Period of framework: 1 November 2021 to 30 April 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 18 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad668311-0540-4e17-b81f-0920d2db574d |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,439,245 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,224,871 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ASPEN PHARMACARE; ASPIRE PHARMA; ASTELLAS PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAYER; CHIESI; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DEXCEL PHARMA; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; FLYNN PHARMA; GEDEON RICHTER; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; IPSEN; KENT PHARMA; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDAC PHARMA; MERCK SERONO; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NORDIC PHARMA; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; ORIFARM; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; QDEM PHARMACEUTICALS; RIDGE PHARMA; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TETRIS PHARMA LTS; TEVA; THERAMEX HQ; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; UL GLOBAL PHARMA; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad668311-0540-4e17-b81f-0920d2db574d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad668311-0540-4e17-b81f-0920d2db574d
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NaKS/Hjf1bLRivDp7kVBWrVCxm5jiIs7k2upeozNThPmmrjU
  Parties Appointed to Framework#2
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NaKX/W7.se6PY8lLe0xHY.m3ExQK6LaDQfWoi4WT.adiReSQ
  CM_PHR_20_5610_02 National Proprietary Medicines Framework 1 November 2021 - Transparency Award Schedule#2
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NaKh/VAvWStdi4WEQcnALJgLs5BfFf.PLEFX_95H376GRnXA
  03. Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions -CM_PHR_20_5610 NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines#2
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NaK4/U9Z_ZCWIr5VMgpBC5GYODGJlJZyATDpNTlWMs5.Gq2A
  CM_PHR_20_5610_01 National Proprietary Medicines Category Framework 1 November 2021 Transparency Award Schedule#2

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