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title: "Pennine Lancashire - Unlicensed Pharmaceutical Specials Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79126e48-7677-42cd-94ec-e1488bdb52cf"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2017-07-12"
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# Pennine Lancashire - Unlicensed Pharmaceutical Specials Service

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79126e48-7677-42cd-94ec-e1488bdb52cf

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## Summary

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking bids for the "Pennine Lancashire - Unlicensed Pharmaceutical Specials Service," with a maximum budget of £940,000 over a five-year period. This open procurement is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom and is currently in the active tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 14 July 2017, as the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2017 and conclude on 31 July 2022. The tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and includes specific requirements outlined in the attached documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide unlicensed pharmaceutical specials. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing or those specialising in healthcare services will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could enable these businesses to expand their reach and strengthen their foothold within the healthcare sector in the North West of England.

## Notice

NHS East Lancashire CCG and NHS Blackburn with Darwen CCG (Pennine Lancashire) have a requirement for a service providing unlicensed specials to the maximum value of PS940,000.00 across the period of five years. The specification and draft contract are attached as part of this advertisement. For further information and to express an interest please follow the link to our procurement portal where you can also submit a bid. mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | PR25 6TR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2017 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c
- 16 Jun 2017 at 08:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c
- 15 Jun 2017 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c
- 14 Jun 2017 at 13:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c
- 2 Jun 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0e482fe-163f-4c7a-a89c-8d64879d9f3c
  12th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Procurement Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7538f9c3-b740-472b-9763-082a0f6d9424

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