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title: "Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services"
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# Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-777f05ba-1eea-4b55-83de-ec3cc19845a0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) is for a framework agreement for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services. This tender falls under the industry category of Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, and will cover the distribution of medicinal products to various healthcare facilities, including NHS Trusts, hospitals, GP surgeries, and community hospitals across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender process has now reached the award stage, with contracts set to commence on 1st November 2024 and run until 31st October 2028. The framework has a total value of £2,000,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises capable of supplying and distributing pharmaceutical products at scale. Large suppliers such as AAH Pharmaceuticals Limited, Alliance Healthcare Limited, Mawdsley-Brooks and Co Ltd, and PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution Limited have been awarded contracts, highlighting the substantial nature of this opportunity. Businesses that specialise in wholesale distribution, particularly those experienced with logistics solutions in the healthcare sector, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, SMEs have been identified as suitable for participation, indicating potential opportunities for smaller enterprises with the capacity to fulfil high-scale supply contracts within the specified geographic locations.

## Notice

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services ("Agreement"). The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will seek to appoint suppliers for the provision of medicinal products as well as the logistics solution and services to any NHS Trust, hospital, GP surgery, community hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db2be098-8016-418f-b7f0-c63e061b5338 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AAH PHARMACEUTICALS; ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE; MAWDSLEY-BROOKS AND; PHOENIX HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db2be098-8016-418f-b7f0-c63e061b5338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db2be098-8016-418f-b7f0-c63e061b5338
  11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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