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title: "Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2019"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a21a282-8487-45b8-ae40-76a7e68bc27d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2017-05-12"
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# Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2019

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a21a282-8487-45b8-ae40-76a7e68bc27d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS England, focusing on the tender titled "Branded - NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2019," which falls under the pharmaceutical products industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £300 million allocated for the contract period commencing 1st March 2019 and concluding on 28th February 2021. This opportunity is specifically for the North of England region and is associated with a planned notice published on 12th May 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that manufacture or supply branded medicines. Given the sizeable budge and regional focus, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering pharmaceutical products to health organisations can leverage this procurement to expand their market reach and enhance their partnerships within the NHS framework.

## Notice

North of England Branded Medicines Additional information: North of England region only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57315633-8342-4c15-a322-a323414e197e |
| 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 | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 09:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57315633-8342-4c15-a322-a323414e197e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57315633-8342-4c15-a322-a323414e197e
  12th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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