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title: "NHS England Framework Agreement: Midlands and East (Tranche A)"
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# NHS England Framework Agreement: Midlands and East (Tranche A)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77d36d6b-c958-44c6-9099-935d56f82b4c

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS England Framework Agreement: Midlands and East (Tranche A)" to supply proprietary pharmaceuticals within the Midlands and East NHS region. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ended on 10 October 2017. The framework is set for a duration from 1 March 2018 to 29 February 2020, with a potential extension of up to 24 months at the authority's discretion. The total value of the framework agreement is estimated at £163 million, and it encompasses multiple suppliers. The framework is targeted at both public health authorities and private sector contractors operating on behalf of the NHS.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are eligible to compete for supplies under this framework. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products and related goods within the Midlands and East regions should consider participating, as there is no limitation on the number of products that bidders can offer. With an awarding value distributed over four years, this contract provides a potential for sustained business growth in a competitive market.

## Notice

A framework is awarded for the supply of proprietary pharmaceuticals to participating Authorities in the NHS Region: Midlands and East. The period of the resulting framework is 01 March 2018 - 29 February 2020, with an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months. The framework agreement is intended for use by the Department of Health, Public Health England and the NHS in England. The framework may also be used by private sector contractors and agents working on behalf of the above. The advertised awarding value of PS163 million is the maximum value over the full potential 4 year period. The initial 2 year period of 1 March 2018 - 29 February 2020 therefore carries an awarding value of PS81.5 million (PS40.75 million per annum). Additional information: Attached is the model form framework agreement. All of the awarded frameworks were made on the basis of the model form framework agreement. Redacted award schedules have been attached for each of the 22 awarded suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d7e659-9533-46be-a0f1-44eaac523dda |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACTAVIS; ALLERGAN; AMGEN; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; CHUGAI PHARMA; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; GILEAD SCIENCES; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARP & DOHME; MERZ PHARMA; NOVO NORDISK; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; TEVA; VIFOR PHARMA; VIIV HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d7e659-9533-46be-a0f1-44eaac523dda
- 8 Sep 2017 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93242a30-5cec-4ee8-8049-fcabbb5c9e07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d7e659-9533-46be-a0f1-44eaac523dda
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93242a30-5cec-4ee8-8049-fcabbb5c9e07
  8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c21fd656-df05-437b-af31-a94eb74b8eb6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f54995b-a5dc-464d-a670-5e1b93c1eb49
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68615a9c-8c78-40c9-a5f1-802d4c318d2f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad9bac6b-2506-4ca1-85fe-4813cbafa143
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
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- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:351970-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Link to OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecc9f696-8674-4fe2-be01-c73f610c531a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a19d5b2c-5d06-4331-83c5-bc28c1525fd9
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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