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title: "MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT (IMP) FOR THE OPTION-DM TRIAL (OPTIMAL PATHWAY FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN DIABETES MELLITUS TRIAL)"
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# MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT (IMP) FOR THE OPTION-DM TRIAL (OPTIMAL PATHWAY FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN DIABETES MELLITUS TRIAL)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9915bd71-021d-4a15-bad6-7d5325e950c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which has initiated a tender for the "Manufacturing, Packaging, Labelling and Distribution of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) for the OPTION-DM Trial (Optimal Pathway for Treating Neuropathic Pain in Diabetes Mellitus Trial)." This procurement falls under the packaging and related services category (CPV 79920000) and has a contract value of £750,000. The tender period ended on 20th December 2016, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2017, lasting until 21st April 2019. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in packaging and distribution services, particularly those specialising in the pharmaceutical sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing or logistics may find this contract an excellent fit, enhancing their growth potential through collaboration with established organisations like Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Companies looking to support clinical trials and related initiatives will also be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE: PROVISION OF MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT (IMP) FOR THE OPTION-DM TRIAL (OPTIMAL PATHWAY FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN DIABETES MELLITUS TRIAL)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7419fa-072f-453f-b51d-e75323424a16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 21 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 1 Jan 2017 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7419fa-072f-453f-b51d-e75323424a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7419fa-072f-453f-b51d-e75323424a16
  1st January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=232647066
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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