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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche B and Interim Biosimilars for Midlands & East, North of England and South of England"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche B and Interim Biosimilars for Midlands & East, North of England and South of England

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9946c14f-8ded-41f5-83b7-7a664aaf3be3

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche B and Interim Biosimilars" across various regions in England, including London, the Midlands, and the North and South of England. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender that concluded on 29 June 2017. The framework agreement is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and will run until 31 August 2019, with possible extensions varying by region. This open procurement was valued at £710,890,000, under the classification of pharmaceutical products.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceuticals, especially those dealing with branded medicines and biosimilars. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the quality and supply requirements of NHS England may find a strong competitive edge in this tender. With the framework spanning multiple regions and a substantial budget, businesses that can offer innovative pharmaceutical solutions, reliable supply chains, and demonstrate compliance with NHS standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals for London - Tranche B and Interim Biosimilars for Midlands & East, North of England and South of England Offer reference number: CM/PHR/14/5446 Period of framework agreement: CM/PHR/14/5446/01 - 1 September 2017 - 31 August 2019 with an option to extend for up to 24 months CM/PHR/14/5446/02 - North of England 1September 2017 - 28 February 2018 with an option to extend for up to 6 months South of England - 1 September 2017 - 31 August 2018 with an option to extend for up to 12 months Midlands and East - 1 September 2017 - 28 February 2019 with an option to extend for up to 18 months Additional information: The procurement exercise is being conducted on the NHS England eTendering portal at www.nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk the project code is tender_616 and the ITT code is itt_285. This is where the ITO documents are available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4897bc3e-4a07-4a1e-99c5-90bccba4fdbc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £710,890,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,682,308 |
| 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, CHESHIRE |
| 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE AWARD SCHEDULES FOR LIST OF SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2017 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4897bc3e-4a07-4a1e-99c5-90bccba4fdbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4897bc3e-4a07-4a1e-99c5-90bccba4fdbc
  14th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/104d66c8-2822-4272-9bba-3aaa65a18539
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/950852ee-dc29-4f17-bc09-400797353eac
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a245809f-bea7-4bf7-b536-5b0bbc6d7933
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- http://www.nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
  eTenderingPortal

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