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title: "NHS Framework, North of England, Branded Medicines-Tranche A and Annual Tranche"
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# NHS Framework, North of England, Branded Medicines-Tranche A and Annual Tranche

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-711f74f7-430c-4b80-a5e0-b3ce69f928b9

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## Summary

The NHS Framework for Branded Medicines, specifically Tranche A and Annual Tranche, was initiated by NHS England, located in Runcorn, UK. This procurement process, which falls under the pharmaceutical products category, employed an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 12 November 2020, and the contract commenced on 1 March 2021, running through to 28 February 2023. The total value of this contract is approximately £203,608,576.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger pharmaceutical companies. Businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical products, particularly those capable of providing branded medicines, would be well-suited to compete in this framework. The structure caters to various suppliers, enhancing partnerships and encouraging innovative solutions in the healthcare sector across the North of England and the Isle of Man.

## Notice

NHS Framework, North of England, Branded Medicines-Tranche A and Annual Tranche

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c79f497-16c3-4690-811a-e563a9431052 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,608,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,217,128 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALLERGAN; AMGEN; ASTRAZENECA; BIOGEN; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CHUGAI; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GEDEON RICHTER; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK; MERZ; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; UCB PHARMA; VIFOR PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 09:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c79f497-16c3-4690-811a-e563a9431052
- 13 May 2021 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c79f497-16c3-4690-811a-e563a9431052
- 12 May 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb74ad8-7802-475b-b049-b86dbebf081b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c79f497-16c3-4690-811a-e563a9431052
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb74ad8-7802-475b-b049-b86dbebf081b
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIUy/5a2J7V9X2fcpRh5Wy2Pa0t784m_q7n0I_qyLtO7Rk94
  210316 Lot 1 - Transparency Award Schedule CM_PHR_20_5590_01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIUk/23NU.wBuFXsewrVDPCBuqaGX63pI6ud6hGepGq.Hn08
  Document No. 04 - Contract technical specification copy
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIUu/2JNzpMGmV9YbfhEWcEsTJbYu1J8fVK9fEmsxTVlpOEo
  210316 Lot 2 - Transparency Award Schedule CM_PHR_20_5590_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIUo/l6yto.PFEQnuT2ytCT_Vp5dBbq2X_O3wqoQ7tP5cqKg
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIUj/z6UpRLKifQbVuuCP2nyro0aI7ZL50ehO5qqtY_T1OHo
  Document No. 10 - Participating Authorities copy
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kbgS/3lthHlmP4uURciaTgj_d0hCiMylfXHLFpBig47tNfSg
  CM_PHR_20_5590 NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A Parties Appointed to Framework

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