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title: "NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Category tender"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1ec424d-a26b-479b-b62b-6c5625ae7934"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-10-10"
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# NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Category tender

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ec424d-a26b-479b-b62b-6c5625ae7934

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## Summary

The NHS ENGLAND is planning a tender for NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Category tender. The procurement falls under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products. The tender has a value of £428,000,000 GBP and is set to follow an Open procedure (above threshold) procurement method. The contract period will run from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025, with the future notice date being 1st July 2022. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender by NHS ENGLAND for pharmaceutical products presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare industry to compete. Given the substantial value of £428,000,000 GBP, large pharmaceutical companies looking to supply proprietary pharmaceuticals to the NHS could benefit from participating in this tender. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs, making it accessible to smaller businesses that specialize in the pharmaceutical sector.

## Notice

NHS National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - Category tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d45be4-981e-4725-aba2-5b4aef1d5f99 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £428,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

- 10 Oct 2022 at 12:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d45be4-981e-4725-aba2-5b4aef1d5f99
- 18 Aug 2022 at 10:23 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd2bead-e695-4f4d-b272-005f99948d5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d45be4-981e-4725-aba2-5b4aef1d5f99
  10th October 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd2bead-e695-4f4d-b272-005f99948d5a
  18th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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