--- title: "NHS Framework for Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual Tranche." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2022-09-23" --- # NHS Framework for Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual Tranche. Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75a4729f-f7aa-4678-a211-845f31df9bd4.json) ## Summary The NHS England has issued a tender for the NHS Framework for Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual Tranche. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of 437,898,038 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 25th October 2022. The contract period is set to begin on 1st March 2023 and end on 28th February 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is related to pharmaceutical products. The delivery addresses include regions in East Midlands, East of England, and West Midlands in the United Kingdom. This tender by the NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in the area of branded medicines, to engage with a large-scale framework agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK with suitable capabilities for pharmaceutical products would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The extensive contract duration and potential for extensions offer a stable and long-term business opportunity for eligible companies looking to grow their presence in the healthcare market. ## Notice NHS Framework for Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual Tranche. Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5608 CM/PHR/20/5608/01 - NHS Framework for Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B. Period of framework: 1 March 2023 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/20/5608/02 - NHS Framework for Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche. Period of framework: 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5090ea3a-8df8-48f4-88c5-0edaa1ae4f7f | | 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 | 23 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £437,898,038 | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 23 Sep 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5090ea3a-8df8-48f4-88c5-0edaa1ae4f7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5090ea3a-8df8-48f4-88c5-0edaa1ae4f7f 23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8853b0fe-e168-42e4-adc5-b2720b7bb18c Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81edc06a-fa59-44f3-afd5-5ff004d171d4 Document No. 05b - Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_20_5608_02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a210bca-2b32-4741-9e5f-d87c0c86627f Document No. 10 - Participating authorities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a383269-fc73-41b8-b9b0-e43f7fda48b7 Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions (3) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/864a52cc-02c2-4c72-a415-bfb6378ed1cf Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_20_5608_01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7b93ffc-9801-4580-a13f-51a6180a530c Document No. 05b - Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_20_5608_01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ae50e39-a386-4d25-8d1b-9e18a5aa304a Document No. 05c - Volume discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f6d9e65-c66c-4410-ab84-e07c0841895b Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM_PHR_20_5608 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8774f84a-1620-4bf6-913b-a357b5e8a702 Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_20_5608_02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0abc2b19-6f92-4b4e-a1bf-8a831827dcae Document No. 06 - Form of offer - CM_PHR_20_5608 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61fc5fb7-2b99-45fe-8702-b6827092402d Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2d691dd-8ce6-461a-b777-deac2cb46643 Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe8c00b8-3f00-4714-a556-7c4502e8732b Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/378e68f8-fc04-40ec-9867-179099d808b1 Document No. 09 - Tender Design and Instructions on completing the offer schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a235bd4-f283-4c95-bbbc-2693791a97eb Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0e6d04c-e60b-45f9-9dc3-6708b437d4c4 Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines - Edition 5.1 September 2022 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3521906-2e0c-4425-98eb-6b89910eab90 Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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