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title: "NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B"
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# NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a55b1174-e5b5-4071-a621-5acd926f27a2

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## Summary

The NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, specifically for Branded Medicines - Tranche B, is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process. The buying organisation, NHS England, has designated a budget of £353,388,134 for this procurement, which covers various regions including East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and West Midlands, as well as the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey. The tender period concluded on 5th November 2020, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st March 2021 and run until 28th February 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement opportunity represents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products, including suppliers of cytokine modulators and monoclonal antibodies. Companies with the capability to provide branded medicines and the required technical specifications are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those who can demonstrate compliance with the quality control measures specified in the tender documents, and have a strong understanding of the NHS procurement framework, may find this tender especially beneficial for expanding their operations.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche B plus Cytokine Modulators and other Monoclonal Antibodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0770ff43-43ee-4d58-b4cd-6f7c7bebe450 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £353,388,134 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0770ff43-43ee-4d58-b4cd-6f7c7bebe450
- 6 Oct 2020 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c07906-dd5a-4321-bcc5-d45ddd417ae6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0770ff43-43ee-4d58-b4cd-6f7c7bebe450
  25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c07906-dd5a-4321-bcc5-d45ddd417ae6
  6th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDfC/0BUwCQFqF9M4T9RRkfSEnHaIaaQHoC17n28jUYmiJJw
  Document No. 05b(ii) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_20_5591_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDfB/_Khvb3V6KnGNMGItGUhH9BbKpikByc8aUt04LT.hSjg
  Document No. 05c - Offer Schedule CM_PHR_20_5591_01, 02, 03 & 04
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDez/rwhVcuBAOY0v0Mu_AOGejRsZBskDyvXS5P5LCv4AwjM
  Document No. 10 - Participating Authorities
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDea/R.3e_kmqq7EcoeGg7UxMmY.2Gku5pYueRl7sc7iSNuM
  Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeN/IKrGcgmVkGAjVFdVzPIDG1KzHNeKYiMOiJEO1fE87uw
  Document No. 05a(ii) Select Offer Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_02
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDfD/_1rA6LVXPTMg1iXCHZFzLWRyZxKq6kMYY73FCuFHyjE
  Document No. 05b(iii) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_20_5591_03
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDfE/Abs0Ato7..I66eT0xuX33GETVnjLOeI0OXYcGzVDmRU
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDev/3TYIpDeHXKnBZIQ4mWM6Yj8SsQepwx2dVMU2PFvVavs
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDep/SyOP_zRJTu4vRXtH_O6CbfthyBX.sTZhLE3egBHDcxc
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDef/VYXxGmVYhdcIXifHGWA9zhIqpwIjpZRsjEg.BCzf_K0
  Document No. 04 - Contract technical specification
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDf5/IizR3P_feqzWkZTV6dmRDwXT6vPFLXNZ.k3NTOEgC9Q
  Document No. 05b(iv) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_20_5591_04
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDfA/gTNrEpxvbim0Y07.b0eF2u6UPwWKbNQ0Bc0vlrfZfOg
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDf9/Am5Zc7U7.RQ9Tgzif01hmsi4NpJp8Mr7RGV77fbaa04
  Document No. 07b - Guidance for performing a risk assessment of licensed medicines for the NHS
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDf4/d0Apma2JqnCLESXbHH0bVIAv7gZ.TFP.cZ3cY_wM9Uo
  Document No. 09 - Tender Design and Instructions on completing Document 6
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeu/jZ_HJN0OFJQLts2iJ6sZ9A7kpxUz01kXVDX0xnvEK_E
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDek/3TiBC1vWWE6HXKhhwXNlyzNuiK7npfJLa8NBMzZnew8
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeG/IxBOPf40BPDoZKTzwnLPECIEmKkV6Zt0aMU.TF.VOWA
  OJEU-000817 _ Salesforce - Enterprise Edition
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeV/BVw4ZE37J6pp_QCxbaefFk1j60rU0MwP9PDhVLL9.sU
  Document No. 05a(i) Select Offer Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeQ/3pvj.wbBXG4mblLvaEeFCTeKnhW5XfxiU.oHmqnpUpA
  Document No. 05a(iii) Select Offer Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_03
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeM/DjPCj.uKTt8QXy8PLAl3RQB39FZeOc4vKyy11kRekDU
  Document No. 05a(iv) Select Offer Schedule - CM_PHR_20_5591_04
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeL/M.ekgsgVT1vREfkJwK14qVoB0UCdy.qx6O4ozCFbj3A
  Document No. 05b(i) - Tender Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_20_5591_01
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kDeH/pJfKoksTBdR_7ZvPR4ljZIsktRgYRP2_PMZjYXqxTE8
  Branded MAE Tranche B - Supplier Qualification Questionnaire

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