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title: "NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024"
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# NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb1d219a-3b73-4706-ac50-ec13af9e2404

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## Summary

The NHS England has initiated a procurement process for the NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing on 1st May 2024. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. The tender will follow an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender period ending on 18th March 2024. The contract period for successful bidders is from 1st May 2024 to 30th September 2025.

This tender opportunity by NHS England presents potential business growth prospects for companies operating in the pharmaceutical products sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement includes various lots with specific call-off periods, offering a chance for businesses to secure contracts within defined timelines and product categories.

## Notice

Project title: NHS National Framework for Transition products commencing 1 May 2024 Offer reference number: CM/TNS/05/2024 Period of framework agreement: Dates detailed below, with an option or options to extend (at the discretion of the Authority) up to maximum of 24 months. Potential periods of call-offs under the framework agreement: CM/TNS/05/2024/01 - Dimethyl fumarate, Teriflunomide, Trabectedin Lot 1 NWLN: 01/05/2024 to 31/01/2025 (9 months) Lot 2 CESW: 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) Lot 3 LSNE: 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) CM/TNS/05/2024/02 - Apixaban, Sapropterin Lot 1 DNW+DNE+DCE 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) Lot 2 DLS+DLN+DSW 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2025 (17 months) Published By: Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain - NHS Medicines Value & Access, NHS England Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33fdd2-03b0-44f8-a664-945d0d3b5b9a |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,060,000 |
| 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

- 16 Feb 2024 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33fdd2-03b0-44f8-a664-945d0d3b5b9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33fdd2-03b0-44f8-a664-945d0d3b5b9a
  16th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/927369a8-f7d2-403e-8373-93db65e1208e
  Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8212d3b1-e4f1-4336-a8da-d3e1bf68da47
  Document No. 05a(i) - Selectt Offer Schedule - CM_TNS_05_2024_01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad611cf2-efca-4bc0-85e4-7ae7a50b8d84
  Document No. 07a - Quality control technical sheet CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2800c21a-b785-4d68-ae05-b8c857883eed
  Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a22c9d5e-6998-4e81-9921-4a867fc945fe
  Document No. 05b(ii) - Tender Product Listing and Usage 02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21b0037a-d9bd-4ed7-bfad-24b1aaeb3773
  Document No. 09 - Participating Authorities CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb4322b1-fa3e-455b-a7b8-11eb66e294d9
  Document No. 02 - Terms of offer CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e9350a2-8305-4ff3-af3a-78e18bd27d9b
  Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f51c7c4-52b7-4814-a310-c9d7a7159fe1
  Document No. 06 - Form of offer CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3259f66b-3bde-4621-a802-1d9300cc64b1
  Document No. 07b - Guidance for performing a risk assessment of licensed medicines for the NHS CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d7421dd-3e0c-4f64-bc89-a09549d99be1
  Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00976dd6-3b77-419f-a130-aa4be0dad7c3
  Document No. 05b(i) - Tender Product Listing and Usage 01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42a1c05d-3458-475e-a8a6-6b993915df04
  Document No. 05a(ii) - Selectt Offer Schedule - CM_TNS_05_2024_02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/048c887b-c33a-4adb-86b6-7dd3a94ca01d
  Document No. 04a - Quality Assurance Process CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f206727f-d8b2-4a12-8c8c-c482415ee2e0
  Document No. 04b - Assessment Criteria, Stability Protocol and Additional Specification Requirements CM-TNS-05-2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6c0e86f-af09-4f67-8b4c-2d343aa22092
  Document No. 05c - Contract technical specification CM-TNS-05-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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