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title: "NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche - September 2023"
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# NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche - September 2023

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef647ce3-5d3d-49b2-bbde-3aff9936265e

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) South of England is planning a procurement process for Branded Medicines, with an estimated value of £185 million. The tender is scheduled to take place in September 2023, with a contract period spanning from September 2023 to August 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the main procurement category is goods. The buying organisation is NHS England, located in Runcorn, United Kingdom. This presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to compete in the upcoming procurement stage.

The procurement process initiated by NHS South of England for Branded Medicines offers a significant business growth opportunity for pharmaceutical companies. With a focus on goods, this tender is suitable for businesses operating in the pharmaceutical products industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for such entities. The procurement stage is still at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for December 2022, providing potential bidders ample time to prepare and engage with the contracting authority, NHS England, for this lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

NHS South of England Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche - September 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbdb2f2-f062-4ebd-8d82-de398939b269 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,551,719 |
| 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 | 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

- 7 Dec 2022 at 10:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbdb2f2-f062-4ebd-8d82-de398939b269
- 18 Aug 2022 at 10:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f600174-756e-4f98-9e4b-9a088f666ba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbdb2f2-f062-4ebd-8d82-de398939b269
  7th December 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f600174-756e-4f98-9e4b-9a088f666ba1
  18th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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