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title: "NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024"
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# NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71f37a72-06ab-4e02-be47-242a10b914d2

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England is seeking suppliers for the NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab project scheduled for March 2024. This procurement falls under the goods category with a total value of £50,000,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a tender period ending on January 3, 2024, and a contract period running from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The framework covers various regions across the United Kingdom, offering opportunities for businesses to engage with NHS England in providing pharmaceutical products.

Businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in pharmaceutical products, are well-suited to compete for this NHS tender. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, providing a fair opportunity for SMEs to participate. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should note the option to extend the contract period for up to 24 months at the discretion of the authority. The NHS Framework for Tocilizumab invites suppliers to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, offering a substantial business opportunity for pharmaceutical suppliers looking to engage with NHS England.

## Notice

Project Title: NHS National Framework for Tocilizumab - March 2024 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/23/5702 CM/PHR/23/5702/01 NHS Framework for Tocilizumab LONDON and SOUTH OF ENGLAND. Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 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/23/5702/02 NHS Framework for Tocilizumab NORTH OF ENGLAND and MIDLANDS AND EAST. Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4eb68c-69ac-49ba-91e2-efcf1573ca5e |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4eb68c-69ac-49ba-91e2-efcf1573ca5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b4eb68c-69ac-49ba-91e2-efcf1573ca5e
  29th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/609e3810-ecd7-4ceb-80b2-ea63cf356b28
  Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1aa94145-98e3-48f7-b3eb-602a3dfec5d4
  Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f65ee510-428a-4f76-ae29-1f1b851445e3
  Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions CM-PHR-23-5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4de51806-8e40-454e-806b-c7764dac37d0
  Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_23_5702_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/379b6cb8-143d-4c72-8288-7373d6f30908
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45fd2184-57a6-46f3-835e-006c13074794
  Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_23_5702_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15fec0da-1dd6-4941-a422-8370a0245b07
  Document No. 05b (i) - Tender Product listing and usage CM_PHR_23_5702_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23f5143c-26af-4af0-b4c0-e712dc963931
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM-PHR-23-5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02dca1e5-79ed-4cf3-ad81-13e5f8fa20d7
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccd4a667-34d9-42d5-b841-283f1422c322
  Document No. 05b (ii) - Tender Product listing and usage CM_PHR_23_5702_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/276ccfba-60ce-4ca6-8c83-95687f1fbee3
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule CM-PHR-23-5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dba67bb4-be46-4612-8e3c-b1312405df17
  Document No.10 - Pharmacy Purchasing Points CM-PHR-23-5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31fec6ae-e22a-4620-a626-6d46ae6bf051
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer CM-PHR-23-5702
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c682efc-948a-499a-8ff7-5e2200ec8858
  Document No. 09 - Tender design and instructions on completing the offer schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2deab91-e9d0-4552-984f-8c7459951abf
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2223e52c-c43d-4753-9408-e4918d180df5
  Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines v6 (Issued October 2023)

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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