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title: "Branded - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2019"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e125ba4c-55cd-41a5-b7ee-0b1b7e8603cb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2017-05-11"
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# Branded - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2019

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e125ba4c-55cd-41a5-b7ee-0b1b7e8603cb

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## Summary

The NHS England is initiating a tender titled "Branded - NHS Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Tranche B - March 2019," focusing on pharmaceutical products, specifically within the Midlands and East region. The total budget allocated for this procurement amounts to £219.6 million, covering the contract period from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, having published a future opportunity notice on 11th May 2017, with a critical communication date set for 1st June 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can offer branded medicines compliant with NHS standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract, looking to expand their market presence in the UK as well as overseas, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

## Notice

Midlands & East Branded Medicines Additional information: Midlands and East region only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0faff8dd-c7fe-4484-9028-3d785ba2028b |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 11 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,600,000 |
| 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

- 11 May 2017 at 09:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0faff8dd-c7fe-4484-9028-3d785ba2028b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0faff8dd-c7fe-4484-9028-3d785ba2028b
  11th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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