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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - National"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70cbf83e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT"
published: "2017-04-24"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - National

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70cbf83e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT, which has initiated a tender for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals – National." This agreement falls under the pharmaceutical products category, with a total contract value of £659,023,788. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 December 2016. The contract period spans from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2019, covering delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Firms that specialise in branded pharmaceuticals, have capabilities to meet NHS standards, and can manage large-scale distribution across multiple regions in the UK would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Suppliers that can innovate and provide quality products within this framework will have a chance to forge a long-term partnership with a critical player in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - National

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab53ce5-ed21-4bc7-aee8-87a738f8068e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £659,023,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £876,875,642 |
| 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO AWARD SCHEDULES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2017 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab53ce5-ed21-4bc7-aee8-87a738f8068e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d15921-b290-46c2-89cb-89ad0fc4434d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab53ce5-ed21-4bc7-aee8-87a738f8068e
  24th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d15921-b290-46c2-89cb-89ad0fc4434d
  10th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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  NHS Framework Agreement - National Branded

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