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title: "NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2024"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0d6b175-7d42-4f35-b376-d0b7fd6f4e66"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-08-14"
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# NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0d6b175-7d42-4f35-b376-d0b7fd6f4e66

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## Summary

The NHS North of England is planning a procurement process for Branded Medicines with a value of £190 million. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a future notice date of 1st May 2023. The contract period is set to be from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025. This opportunity is suited for businesses involved in pharmaceutical products, particularly SMEs, willing to compete in the goods category.

The contracting authority, NHS ENGLAND, located in Runcorn, UK, is seeking suppliers for Branded Medicines. The procurement process is in the planning stage. Businesses operating in the pharmaceutical industry, especially those dealing with goods, would find this tender suitable for potential business growth. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, providing an opportunity for SMEs to engage in the bidding process and potentially secure a contract worth £190 million.

## Notice

NHS North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche March 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7704715f-98ca-4a7e-9da8-20595a4bdc1b |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £296,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 09:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7704715f-98ca-4a7e-9da8-20595a4bdc1b
- 8 Dec 2022 at 11:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239cab49-d00e-44d1-8f9c-1d29658b49d9
- 12 Oct 2022 at 11:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a1b4ee-abde-4e7e-8350-88e89e0f498e
- 12 Oct 2022 at 11:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e2b148-3471-4cf9-8af9-5778010e7f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7704715f-98ca-4a7e-9da8-20595a4bdc1b
  14th August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239cab49-d00e-44d1-8f9c-1d29658b49d9
  8th December 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a1b4ee-abde-4e7e-8350-88e89e0f498e
  12th October 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53e2b148-3471-4cf9-8af9-5778010e7f1c
  12th October 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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