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title: "NHS Pharmaceutical Products Transition 2018_1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2017-09-19"
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# NHS Pharmaceutical Products Transition 2018_1

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd5e29e8-bd22-4e17-ad1b-83132bde1d65

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## Summary

The NHS England is initiating a procurement process for the "NHS Pharmaceutical Products Transition 2018_1", with a total budget of £46,700,000. This contract falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and will cover regions including Central and South West, North West and Eastern and North London, as well as South East and South London, and North East and Yorkshire. The contract period is from December 1, 2018, to January 31, 2020, and the future notice date is set for July 1, 2018. The current stage of the procurement is planning.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly for SMEs that can meet the specified needs of NHS England. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for this contract include those with capabilities in pharmaceutical supply and distribution, particularly to a range of locations such as the UK and European territories. Engaging in this procurement may enhance business growth by accessing a robust market within the NHS framework, ensuring consistent and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

NHS National Framework Agreement for Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2018_1. Regions: Central and South West (CESW); North West and Eastern and North London (NWLN); and South East and South London and North East and Yorkshire (LSNE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c52727-97da-446d-b460-006ae94fdbd8 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,700,000 |
| 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

- 19 Sep 2017 at 13:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c52727-97da-446d-b460-006ae94fdbd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c52727-97da-446d-b460-006ae94fdbd8
  19th September 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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