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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A."
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A.

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1cc7c24-7de7-4eda-93c6-14fb3947df83

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A is a completed public procurement process managed by the Commercial Medicines Unit. This procurement was initiated to acquire branded pharmaceutical products within the healthcare industry, specifically targeting the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The tender, which had an estimated value of £575,675,600, employed an open procurement method and included a tender period that concluded on 6th October 2016. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2017 and extends until 28th February 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products. Companies with capabilities in supplying branded medicines could particularly benefit, given the scale of the contract and the specific regional focus. Additionally, since this tender was based on an open procedure, it may encourage participation from larger entities looking to navigate the NHS procurement landscape, thus supporting growth through established healthcare procurement channels.

## Notice

Branded North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A - March 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3878fa-6ba3-4ac9-98ed-bf0becc6afa7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,675,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO AWARD SCHEDULES FOR AWARDED SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2017 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3878fa-6ba3-4ac9-98ed-bf0becc6afa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3878fa-6ba3-4ac9-98ed-bf0becc6afa7
  24th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/92d6e1b3-b2a9-42a6-9c34-95f51940c0b5
  NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Pharmaceuticals - North of England Tranche A.

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