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title: "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2021_3"
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# NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2021_3

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d87b195f-23f2-4420-b141-6d1b0d6ffb05

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## Summary

The NHS England has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "NHS National Pharmaceuticals Transition 2021_3" within the pharmaceutical products industry category. The contract, valued at £25,983,607, was awarded following an open procurement method with an open procedure, aimed at suppliers above the threshold. The contract period runs from 1st October 2021 to 31st May 2024. This procurement was initiated on 22nd October 2021, and all tenders were required to be submitted by 7th July 2021. The procurement covers various locations across the United Kingdom, including regions such as East Midlands, London, North West, and others, which may expand the reach of participating bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the pharmaceuticals sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are explicitly encouraged to participate in this procurement. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical production, distribution, or related services would find strong alignment with this tender's requirements. With the NHS being a renowned buyer with substantial contract value, successful participation in this procurement process could significantly bolster a company's market position and contribute to long-term growth within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

NHS National PharmaceuticalsTransition 2021_3 Offer reference number:CM/PHG/21/5633

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba019c4f-4fb5-4224-ab4f-172c2129003c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,983,607 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,983,607 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; AGUETTANT; ALTURIX; AMAROX; AMBE MEDICAL GROUP; ASPEN PHARMACARE; ASPIRE PHARMA; BROWN & BURK; CIPLA (EU; COLONIS PHARMA; CONSILIENT HEALTH; CST PHARMA; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES (UK; DRUGSRUS; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; KENSINGTON PHARMA; KENT PHARMA; LABORATORIO REIG JOFRE; LUCANE PHARMA; MACURE PHARMA; MEDAC PHARMA; MERCURY PHARMACEUTICALS; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; PANPHARMA; PFIZER; RANBAXY; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SEACROSS PHARMACEUTICALS; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; TORBAY PHARMACEUTICALS; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba019c4f-4fb5-4224-ab4f-172c2129003c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba019c4f-4fb5-4224-ab4f-172c2129003c
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nq1i/BNkzbiF0ANmnB5wCS9Nkwi.G10SRTN4xNaXDf2mXS2s
  563300 Redacted Award Schedules
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nq1w/dJNKld6Q1UBxtGhlrcp8u9deV92beGRPGlvhvqqpqAY
  563301 Redacted Award Schedules
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nq21/M2MwXWwfWBIaaTTj_KEbpyKF7WJ9wYsz0HFVrshE2vE
  563302 Redacted Award Schedules
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nq1r/ninnjVzxzXb4gsIagFUPNsbOYASG4rlpjfNhKgjLhQA
  Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions Transition 2021_3
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nq1h/TM0i5G9O3w9kIoc7g0oHgIwC5yBPoo1fE9b8gVv6S9Q
  Link to FTS Award Notice
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Nq1m/vrOwjtwni_r1zLYRYv.kwzlDBkTZ9etv1Y5p.P1c3nw
  Parties Appointed & SME status - Transition 2021_3

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