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title: "NHS Framework for Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual"
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# NHS Framework for Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-844167bf-8922-4b36-9988-1ca1ea6c014f

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## Summary

The NHS Framework for Midlands and East for Branded Medicines has been awarded by NHS England. This procurement process involves the supply of pharmaceutical products, with a contract value of £216,078,796. The framework period runs from 1st March 2022 to 1st March 2024, with potential extensions at the Authority's discretion. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 21st September 2021.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those offering branded medicines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies may find this framework suitable for participation. Companies involved in the supply chain of pharmaceutical products, especially those capable of meeting NHS quality standards and delivering to the designated UK regions, are encouraged to explore this contract to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with NHS England.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual Tranche Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5602 CM/PHR/20/5602/01 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A. Period of framework: 1 March 2022 to 29 February 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months CM/PHR/20/5602/02 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche Products. Period of framework: 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4dda79-7a0f-4029-af57-8b797724dade |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,078,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,078,796 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALLERGAN; ALMIRALL; AMGEN; ASTRAZENECA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CHUGAI PHARMA; ELI LILLY; GEDEON RICHTER; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK; MERZ; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; SOBI (SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM; TAKEDA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; UCB PHARMA; VIFOR PHARMA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4dda79-7a0f-4029-af57-8b797724dade

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4dda79-7a0f-4029-af57-8b797724dade
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HN1S/6rtwXnOcgj1ViFH1.YxPOOsuqIG6AUm30t0gHQYqQhk
  Parties appointed to the framework agreement
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HN1R/bx_wIcr1BTG00mvJgcbUZl0jIPISqV1blnxIXDY0vsA
  03. Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions- CM_PHR_20_5602 NHS Framework Agreement - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HN1M/YNva90Hl8j5K788bUjNhPWes4EuouW3EzTmz1AruzDg
  CM_PHR_20_5602_02 NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A Transparency Award Schedule
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HN1N/SANVxz0dVlEWdamvRZZ.OAonBRy57TGX31CSd_XVvgA
  CM_PHR_20_5602_01 NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche A Transparency Award Schedule

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