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title: "NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual"
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published: "2022-07-15"
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# NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923df9e0-ee7b-491c-b58b-18f349639c29

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B and Annual" contract, focusing on pharmaceutical products. This open procurement process is set within the framework period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2024, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The deadline for tender submissions is 12 April 2022, and the delivery addresses are located across the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of approximately £314,107,074.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of pharmaceutical goods, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate their capability to fulfil large-scale orders, maintain quality standards in healthcare, and comply with NHS regulations would be well-suited to compete. The duration and potential extension of the contract further provide stability for winning businesses, allowing for growth and long-term engagement with the NHS.

## Notice

NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5611 CM/PHR/20/5611/01 - NHS Framework for SOUTH of England Branded Medicines - Tranche B. Period of framework: 1 September 2022 to 31 August 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/20/5611/02 - NHS Framework for the SOUTH of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche. Period of framework: 1 September 2022 to 31 August 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/b6bc7050-8deb-47f4-ae5c-4517145b55d7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,107,074 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bc7050-8deb-47f4-ae5c-4517145b55d7
- 8 Mar 2022 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d583063b-4bfb-42c7-b9a6-e87e1a7b1ffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bc7050-8deb-47f4-ae5c-4517145b55d7
  15th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d583063b-4bfb-42c7-b9a6-e87e1a7b1ffb
  8th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslU/H5s6736zEsU0.IPz35eZaO_hhlFOc0pL6Cyh.VEXNlo
  Document No. 05a(i) Select Offer Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5611_01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Islc/BxRC1v5f0YMBPU8ynBKfBy6nYEVnD83_xSpknKWGlyQ
  Document No. 05a(ii) Select Offer Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5611_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslQ/qNwwFwF4dyBLQFqwvij.FnqQic.7BsQ5tn.g6hzrpBI
  Document No. 05b(i) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_20_5611_01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslM/PNpCSzeGwA75alFn35SrhZ4jotvdM.DQl.B3ab8Kpb0
  Document No. 05b(ii) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_20_5611_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslX/gtp7x0lVzTqfAZCz0wMChNwW8D3DI_QcrSoyARBqw.s
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter (A2486901)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslP/rQi9NBJrANGUnmQ8CE_comwkLq0w5iyOZBD7I_qeZsM
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - Branded and Specialised Teams.doc (A2453430)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslJ/hGWg93ufn7AqDj.jyDO9fAGRsZiT1zw8S29X0RBlh0Q
  Document No. 05c - Volume discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslI/dLcJ1PYcttB6WENa1.Jj_llkn.O1yKNXHmzLnsQHxPs
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer (A2383498)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslT/AsC85rfbVgIhliftS69S65Ocz5odt4fm6wNoRdU.cSw
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslO/g9HGKoYsRx6g48nPWSA17KdH6adfxoLoNOibKWIYL8g
  Document No. 04 - Contract technical specification (A2383497)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslS/ZGuHZVeg8boghNsTgoxr0JrRo4L4RTyHnQMk1TdWqe8
  Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions (A2383501)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslL/pYfbzZP2mJSgBa7BH_dnGCcLysRMFio0LPEG_jxYIM0
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule (A2383500)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslN/Y3vP2JYUX.e3PggotOvbqYM78Q6uy9TGIzrV6CSXvz8
  Document No. 09 - Tender Design and Guidance on completing the ITO
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslK/uQtEba3OWusH4dFQBipVhscLQScLR_m1IkNEGieG0Qk
  Document No. 10 - Participating Authorities
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Isl8/V.Kx9_nbVWnS7A6JZLN5ZNRpF5iWeRzI_bcauGmMFeU
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet (A2383499)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IslD/585AfAxLqyQHs9M7qdz2_auldIywTWRpfwu1_DOFd9c
  Document No. 07b - Guidance for performing a risk assessment of licensed medicines for the NHS (A2383503)

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