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title: "NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024"
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# NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c543315b-95e4-4921-9db4-3e85671128a1

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## Summary

The NHS England has recently awarded a contract for the NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products. The contract, with a value of GBP 7,559,000, was awarded through an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on 18th March 2024, and the contract period extends from 1st May 2024 to 30th September 2025. The primary buying organisation is NHS ENGLAND, based in Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers within the pharmaceutical industry. Companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying pharmaceutical products, regardless of scale, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on goods procurement, the framework agreement allows for call-offs under different lots over specified periods, creating a platform for varied business participation.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/05/2024 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/05/2024/01 - Dimethyl fumarate, Teriflunomide, Trabectedin Lot 1 NWLN: 01/05/2024 to 31/01/2025 (9 months) Lot 2 CESW: 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) Lot 3 LSNE: 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) CM/TNS/05/2024/02 - Apixaban, Sapropterin Lot 1 DNW+DNE+DCE 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) Lot 2 DLS+DLN+DSW 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414715d8-13f0-43f1-b262-2414d1189130 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,559,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,559,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN, CHESHIRE, |
| 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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE PHARMA; CELIX PHARMA; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; IMMEDICA PHARMA; KENT PHARMA; LOGIXX PHARMA; MYLAN; SANDOZ; SELECTIVE SUPPLIES; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414715d8-13f0-43f1-b262-2414d1189130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414715d8-13f0-43f1-b262-2414d1189130
  24th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41a9e77d-d930-43b4-a5ea-90984b17dc77
  FTS-005193-2024 - PUBLISHED OPPORTUNITY NOTICE CM_TNS_05_2024 Transition products commencing 1 May 2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90a5464c-1998-4547-bc7f-9f2d12ce96c4
  03 Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1de616a-5559-43b1-8545-430be510e7e0
  09 - Participating Authorities CM-TNS-05-2024 (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2d2840f-ea8e-49c1-9836-1a8194ff4326
  CM-TNS-05-2024-01 Transparency Award Schedule Lot 1 Transitions Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2f8a852-bb64-4975-b5d7-a620e183ed64
  Parties Appointed to the Framework Agreement - CM-TNS-05-2024 Transition products
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf1f140b-3b5a-4d58-9310-b17341f7f66c
  CM-TNS-05-2024-02 Transparency Award Schedule Lot 2 Transitions Tender

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