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title: "Supply for Colchicine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afc0326c-06f5-47e6-afa6-485f955cf37f"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# Supply for Colchicine

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afc0326c-06f5-47e6-afa6-485f955cf37f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the supply of Colchicine 500mcg tablets, classified under pharmaceutical products. This was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 12 April 2021. The tender period ended on 5 March 2021, with the contract awarded to Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc. The contract’s value was £9,940, and it commenced on 8 March 2021, ending on the specified expiration date.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those specialising in the supply of licensed medicines. Companies that can navigate the complexities of negotiated procedures and have the capacity to fulfil supply requirements within tight timelines would be well-suited to participate in future tenders within this framework. The emphasis on limited negotiation may favour larger firms with established capabilities in government contracting.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a negotiated procedure without prior publication under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the supply of Colchicine 500mcg tablets. The contract period expires on 12 April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e925b73f-8919-4fcd-b05f-4d111dc4c7bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 12 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,940 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER, LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 18:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e925b73f-8919-4fcd-b05f-4d111dc4c7bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e925b73f-8919-4fcd-b05f-4d111dc4c7bc
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kKYY/4CW3LI_EmzUzzZFYCPo8nQcXR0GLjfSLPbsh3_VIdGo
  18.02.2021__Doc.3_Conditions_of_Contract_licensed_medicines_Colchicine_Sigma_REDCATED

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