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title: "NHS England Framework Agreement - London - Tranche A"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b2dd479-3a52-442f-a080-4372505d9351"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-11-07"
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# NHS England Framework Agreement - London - Tranche A

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b2dd479-3a52-442f-a080-4372505d9351

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## Summary

NHS England is conducting a public procurement process for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A". This procurement falls under the pharmaceuticals industry category and is taking place in various regions of the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and South East. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract value is estimated at £211,435,404. The contract period spans from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2020, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The tender period ended on 5 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those offering branded pharmaceuticals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is open to a wide range of suppliers. Companies with experience in supplying healthcare products, especially those focused on proprietary pharmaceuticals, will be well-positioned to compete for this government contract. This represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the NHS supply chain.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche A 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2020 with an option to extend up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e290ba-992d-4644-b5a2-d89686eab097 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,435,404 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,435,404 |
| 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 | 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, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; ALLERGAN; AMGEN; BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS; ELI LILLY; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; IPSEN; JANSSEN CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARP & DOHME (MSD; 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

- 7 Nov 2018 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e290ba-992d-4644-b5a2-d89686eab097
- 4 Jun 2018 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52ff1b8-5b8e-404f-821e-dac7d2431677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2e290ba-992d-4644-b5a2-d89686eab097
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d52ff1b8-5b8e-404f-821e-dac7d2431677
  4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd4e329d-680d-4344-a0cc-1bbda985393c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edd0d626-8675-4c03-8c32-bf6ff015929b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dcaae81-367b-4503-9b69-1a014b92e08f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/937e15db-8995-4e38-8118-671feb9ed700
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- https://nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b05e6e25-1961-4467-85bb-78c6317b463c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de632330-9155-49cb-947d-5343a5f8a549
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b949de9-cfd6-4636-a098-2cb0f4c8aef4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c3998a0-dfd9-420a-9443-c80e59328733
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