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title: "NHS Branded Medicines Framework for North of England and Midlands and East - 1 March 2024"
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# NHS Branded Medicines Framework for North of England and Midlands and East - 1 March 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9914c3d5-bf44-4fbc-a2e3-258a048efd52

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## Summary

The contracting authority for the procurement process is NHS England. The tender is titled "NHS Branded Medicines Framework for North of England and Midlands and East - 1 March 2024" and falls under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products. The procurement method is an Open procedure above threshold. The procurement stage is at the Award stage. The contract period starts on 1st March 2024 and ends on 31st August 2026. The tender deadline was on 22nd November 2023.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and suppliers in the healthcare industry. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products, both large-scale enterprises and SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Being awarded this contract can provide extended opportunities for revenue generation and market expansion in the North of England and Midlands and East regions.

## Notice

Project Title: NHS Branded Medicines Framework for North of England and Midlands and East - 1 March 2024 Offer reference number: CM/PHR/22/5678 CM/PHR/22/5678/01 - NHS Framework for NORTH OF ENGLAND Branded Medicines - Tranche B. Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2025 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/22/5678/02 - NHS Framework for NORTH OF ENGLAND Branded Medicines (to transition to Tranche B) Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2025 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/22/5678/03 - NHS Framework for MIDLANDS AND EAST of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A. Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2026 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months CM/PHR/22/5678/04 - NHS Framework for MIDLANDS AND EAST of England Branded Medicines (to transition to Tranche B). Period of framework: 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2025 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/c7b18c5b-1199-4503-86c0-f922d2e06c42 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,156,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £688,010,000 |
| 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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 39 |
| Supplier names | ABBVIE; ACCORD-UK; ALMIRALL; AMGEN; ASTRAZENECA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAYER; BIOGEN; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CHUGAI PHARMA; CST PHARMA; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; ELI LILLY; GALAPAGOS BIOTECH; GEDEON RICHTER; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; KENT PHARMA; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARPE & DOHME (UK; MERZ; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NEON HEALTHCARE; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; ORIFARM; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; SOBI (SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM; SUN PHARMA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; VIFOR PHARMA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2024 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b18c5b-1199-4503-86c0-f922d2e06c42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7b18c5b-1199-4503-86c0-f922d2e06c42
  26th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b88e8f47-22c8-460c-91cb-df97efc89039
  FTS-031292-2023 OPPORTUNITY NOTICE - NHS Branded Medicines Framework for North of England and Midlands and East - 1 March 2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71783252-ba0f-495d-aa9e-5702aa065645
  Document No.10 - Pharmacy Purchasing Points CM_PHR_22_5678
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc6a4733-0756-4051-a65e-5eaa2bc512be
  Transparency Award Schedule - CM-PHR-22-5678-04
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a82ff32a-0f59-433f-bcbb-e9a57250bd66
  Transparency Award Schedule - CM-PHR-22-5678-03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dea9b44b-acfc-4cf1-9d75-06792ecf999b
  Transparency Award Schedule - CM-PHR-22-5678-01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5f9077a-9444-480a-95b6-05c6b38e7f68
  CMPHR225678 - Parties Appointed to the framework - Branded NOFE & MAE Tranches
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4cc0089-a762-43bb-adf1-eb1a04cb331b
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions CM_PHR_22_5678
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dd446a6-008e-4e00-b6cf-ce53d6905d96
  Transparency Award Schedule - CM-PHR-22-5678-02

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