--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - 1 May 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2022-12-02" --- # NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - 1 May 2023 Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e83d294f-967a-4817-9842-0e48a7343457.json) ## Summary The NHS England is running a tender for a Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines in the Pharmaceutical products category. The tender title is "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals - 1 May 2023". The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 12th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025, offering opportunities for businesses in various regions across the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies interested in supplying branded medicines to the NHS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Framework Agreement, spanning over two years, allows for potential extensions, providing stability and potential for long-term business relationships. Businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry are encouraged to participate and expand their operations within the health sector. ## Notice NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Proprietary Pharmaceuticals Offer reference number: CM/PHR/22/5675 CM/PHR/22/5675/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Category Tender Lot 1. Period of framework: 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months CM/PHR/22/5675/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Tender Lot 2. Period of framework: 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2025 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4bbff4e-2ce7-40dd-b3cf-e254cc346379 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £359,779,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 2 Dec 2022 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4bbff4e-2ce7-40dd-b3cf-e254cc346379 - 10 Nov 2022 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32d9969-fe50-4f0f-89f2-49683edfd3af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4bbff4e-2ce7-40dd-b3cf-e254cc346379 2nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32d9969-fe50-4f0f-89f2-49683edfd3af 10th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/241b495f-5d44-4a25-b06a-cfeb3dd75e80 Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM_PHR_22_5675 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c8653df-c539-439e-b33f-97a94d52017a Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3619548c-be18-48db-8aa4-98fea546fa19 Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b43117bb-a9e0-4143-b4b3-97ec63ff0731 Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d3f6757-4ab4-4c1a-888e-7a4e49b42b41 Document No. 05a (i) Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_22_5675_01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4729d597-ca03-4cbf-a882-24a45ba663b1 Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ed4bbb1-01f7-4a6a-8594-b083baa51b7b Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0043912e-e456-4b40-9bf1-fe5dd64725e0 Document No. 05a (ii) Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_22_5675_02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/502d690e-cef3-4cb7-8c35-9a029becf4d1 Document No. 05b (i) Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_22_5675_01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c91ecaf8-4601-482e-a88f-b920bf778cb4 Document No. 05b (ii) Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_22_5675_02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/886022f0-a7a2-46e1-8730-2d03781c58a6 Document No. 05c - Volume discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/399fd7a6-0388-463e-8d09-e0315c949b67 Document No. 06 - Form of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e6bc9c4-2e1f-44de-a556-6ef18f6d7866 Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64ba38c2-b669-4d18-a792-df641ec1771e Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines - Edition 5.1 September 2022 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35ebac3e-6a4c-4e53-9663-9e45ee1fe88e Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3e83928-306c-4386-9719-6f03546ce58f Document No. 09 - Tender design and instructions on completing the offer schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6568d2e-fa67-4dab-9630-a9e006d86e02 Document No. 10 - Participating authorities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb6e2ae0-8ffa-4541-90b7-e947201631e0 Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM_PHR_22_5675 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1277216b-113d-464c-801d-6e3f40155635 Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/450fda4e-bc53-450c-8e6e-dc5ad690c7a4 Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba0b0ad2-fc04-49ac-b404-8c0e503a7cf6 Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6e8a61b-352f-4a94-94bb-befaa91e0c05 Document No. 05a (i) Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_22_5675_01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4cc2704-4567-4448-b1aa-03ec50e3354f Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2aa739d9-0b48-4e08-b04d-b1b925b2ea00 Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/455214b9-bf95-4d39-9ba6-6f052e2b926e Document No. 05a (ii) Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_22_5675_02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62ac1b51-68a9-4845-b8e3-88a81e2fc6f7 Document No. 05b (i) Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_22_5675_01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b97f360-36ac-4092-ba6d-9e3d8373bf39 Document No. 05b (ii) Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_22_5675_02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae69d4b-4d75-4138-b6b7-a6e51fe7de49 Document No. 05c - Volume discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37002773-82e3-4547-9515-8f16b3872b42 Document No. 06 - Form of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7ddf4cf-faa4-4589-a667-8ce147703305 Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0897942-8cb1-4b66-a303-f881886f7407 Document No. 07b - Quality Assurance Policy to support the National Contract Procurement of Licensed Medicines - Edition 5.1 September 2022 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04d0d4f6-7d16-4fb1-896a-7b6a88f8d2d4 Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eb0c7fc-63a6-4060-bf1b-418fd11db984 Document No. 09 - Tender design and instructions on completing the offer schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfef0011-f5ae-417c-ba23-a0759d0f0b8f Document No. 10 - Participating authorities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a19e297-04d0-4352-8b23-2e5efa83efaa Document No. 00 - Read Me First Document 5675 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a81f006c-067d-4504-bf0e-6ea9d3a8bdd5 Document No. 05d - Supplementary usage data for Buprenorphine Methylphenidate and Oxycodone ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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