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title: "NHS Framework for North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual Tranche."
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published: "2022-09-23"
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# NHS Framework for North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual Tranche.

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8e05740-fcac-48ab-8362-21ec59e4d8cd

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## Summary

The NHS England is inviting tenders for a framework agreement for the supply of branded medicines in the North of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 24th October 2022. The contract period is set from 1st March 2023 to 28th February 2025, with possible extensions. The total contract value is £326,826,824, and the procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods in the pharmaceutical products industry category.

This tender opportunity by NHS England presents a significant chance for pharmaceutical businesses to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. Businesses located in regions including London, North East, North West, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom should consider participating in this framework agreement to enhance their growth prospects within the pharmaceutical sector.

## Notice

NHS Framework for North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual Tranche. Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5606 CM/PHR/20/5606/01 - NHS Framework for North of England Branded Medicines - Tranche A. Period of framework: 1 March 2023 to 28 February 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/20/5606/02 - NHS Framework for North of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche. Period of framework: 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months CM/PHR/20/5606/03 - NHS National Framework Agreement for the supply of Risankizumab for South of England and London. Period of framework: 1 March 2023 to 31 August 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a356c233-8f29-49a8-9379-2e35033c73db |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £326,826,824 |
| 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), 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

- 23 Sep 2022 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a356c233-8f29-49a8-9379-2e35033c73db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a356c233-8f29-49a8-9379-2e35033c73db
  23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10b1688a-efb8-46df-9fd1-209adb3ba4ed
  Document No. 09 - Tender design and instructions on completing the offer schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fa27852-8c18-48e0-b61f-f8495d2daba5
  Document No. 10 - Participating Authorities
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c95df2cb-92f4-4297-b4b9-993ccc75868c
  Document No. 05c - Volume discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6274da4-d42f-4f3c-8536-4447ab822daf
  Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3d3c022-e788-4e63-b978-e65eb5ca4e9e
  Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_20_5606_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5057f9e-93da-4f9f-8d03-09ed02c600be
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4dd5da1-2a07-4a49-992a-f7f743a94121
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08dd76d1-10da-4236-b2ec-ffe212d39f26
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/995e8d33-2daa-4c59-81af-45016ba3f52a
  Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_20_5606_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/742a9e11-4db5-489f-a4c9-fb470fc68036
  Document No. 05a - Selectt Offer schedule - CM_PHR_20_5606_03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd86ec67-d990-45da-8a87-0979dada0886
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM_PHR_20_5606
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a069f3e-294b-46e0-8ad6-a54c676adc67
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ad83f12-2890-4e34-b06e-c5c1270d4cb7
  Document No. 05b - Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_20_5606_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b22f55af-a7a1-4624-a2d4-30377784f1f7
  Document No. 05b - Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_20_5606_03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/185f1870-aa0b-408c-a383-952306079a85
  Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f93eed9-d778-4a92-bb6a-a2ca58d3d0c5
  Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4df58b9b-ffdb-4a9c-86cf-e34f3c9921ec
  Document No. 05b - Tender Product listing and usage - CM_PHR_20_5606_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6d6b10d-c0d1-4bd8-96c8-362046163f67
  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/4bd9aa7b-89fc-42fa-96e8-3ba6282139c0
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule

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