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title: "NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2024"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6935b257-af67-4edf-9973-d09c82c5f7e0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-08-14"
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# NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6935b257-af67-4edf-9973-d09c82c5f7e0

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## Summary

The NHS North of England is planning a procurement process for Branded Medicines - Tranche B with a value of £144 million. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract period is set to start on March 1, 2024, and end on February 28, 2026. The buying organisation is NHS England based in Runcorn, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date of September 1, 2023.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for SMEs in the pharmaceutical industry interested in supplying Branded Medicines to the NHS North of England. Businesses situated in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom are well-suited to compete. With a significant contract value of £144 million, this tender can be a lucrative opportunity for eligible companies aiming to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8bc1b8-5c2e-4a8a-821c-b4aa332e2378 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 08:33 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8bc1b8-5c2e-4a8a-821c-b4aa332e2378
- 8 Dec 2022 at 11:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e79895a-d367-4b4a-ac45-134c4093560e
- 18 Aug 2022 at 12:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445cd1-5867-4854-b295-d2f8caa84454

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8bc1b8-5c2e-4a8a-821c-b4aa332e2378
  14th August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e79895a-d367-4b4a-ac45-134c4093560e
  8th December 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4445cd1-5867-4854-b295-d2f8caa84454
  18th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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