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title: "NHS Framework agreement to supply North of England - Dose Banded Cytotoxic Medicines"
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published: "2016-11-24"
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# NHS Framework agreement to supply North of England - Dose Banded Cytotoxic Medicines

Buyer: COMMERCIAL MEDICINES UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf4c67f5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The NHS Framework Agreement for the supply of Dose Banded Cytotoxic Medicines, managed by the Commercial Medicines Unit, is set to commence on 1st December 2016, running for two years until 30th November 2018, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. This open tender process is classified under pharmacy services and pharmaceutical products, with a total value of approximately £38 million. The contract will service various regions in the North of England, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. Key procurement activities were officially completed on 21st November 2016, following the tender period which ended on 4th August 2016.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in cytotoxic medicines. Businesses eligible to compete may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the rigorous quality and regulatory standards required in supplying healthcare products. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for increased market presence and partnerships within the healthcare framework of the North of England.

## Notice

NHS framework agreement to supply the North of England - Dose Banded Cytotoxic Medicines. The framework will commence on 1st December 2016 for a period of 2 years until 30th November 2018, with options to extend for up to a further 24 months. Please refer to the Invitation to offer, for a list of purchasing points.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9acdde6-8e67-4896-af8b-84def0dfc3d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,021,222 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,962,570 |
| 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, TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO SPREADSHEET: 01 - AWARDED SUPPLIERS NAME, POST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2016 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9acdde6-8e67-4896-af8b-84def0dfc3d7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3990a800-1e0a-4ee7-a673-7353b979f448

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9acdde6-8e67-4896-af8b-84def0dfc3d7
  24th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3990a800-1e0a-4ee7-a673-7353b979f448
  21st June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69c31fee-5be4-4c52-adab-786f323c26bc
  Invitation to offer documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89359c6e-7844-468f-b11a-ac6242167f2d
  Invitation to offer documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/34109298-7f39-4301-9b70-1a4614dcc020
  Award documentation

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