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title: "Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2018"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82f059e9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2018

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82f059e9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department of Health is planning a tender for "Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2018," aimed at the pharmaceutical products industry. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £210,375,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2018 and will conclude on 28th February 2020. The potential delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and overseas. Interested parties should take note that a future notice regarding this opportunity will be published on 21st June 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that are capable of supplying branded medicines. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical products that can navigate the complexities of public procurement will find this opportunity advantageous for business growth. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations and an expanded customer base in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS North of England Tranche B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5ae611-9c83-442e-a15d-fe390b348e49 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | RUNCORN, 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5ae611-9c83-442e-a15d-fe390b348e49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5ae611-9c83-442e-a15d-fe390b348e49
  22nd June 2015 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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