--- title: "Legal support and specialist Commercial advice with regard to domestic and international Pharmaceutical Commerce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES" published: "2018-03-05" --- # Legal support and specialist Commercial advice with regard to domestic and international Pharmaceutical Commerce Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdf86f48-d969-4e12-823d-fe58b6ea35af.json) ## Summary The NHS South West - Acutes is seeking proposals for legal support and specialist commercial advice concerning domestic and international pharmaceutical commerce. This tender, titled "Legal support and specialist Commercial advice with regard to domestic and international Pharmaceutical Commerce," has been classified under legal services, specifically aiming to secure advisory services. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and will run until 30th April 2021. The procurement follows an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 5th April 2018, and the services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement value is estimated at £60,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and commercial advisory services, particularly those with expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. Companies looking to compete should possess a strong understanding of local and international pharmaceutical regulations and contract management. Businesses aiming to leverage this opportunity could include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing tailored legal support, especially those with prior experience in sectors relevant to NHS clients. With Torbay Pharmaceuticals' plans to expand their operations and double their turnover through various strategies, there is potential for growth and partnership in this evolving market. ## Notice Torbay Pharmaceuticals have been manufacturing pharmaceuticals for over 35 years and is wholly owned by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. They are currently the largest NHS pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in the UK and manufactures unlicensed and licensed essential pharmaceuticals and CE Marked Medical Devices across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Annual Turnover is circa PS20m pa and all profits are returned to the NHS Trust. The relocation and amalgamation of all sites to a single new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility is now complete: With this move, Torbay Pharmaceuticals will be positioned to continue to meet the market demand, capitalise on business partnerships and opportunities, whilst supporting the NHS and other customers. Following a comprehensive strategic review the strategy for the organisation has been defined and agreed implementation will commence early 2018 Torbay Pharmaceuticals (TP) are seeking to appoint a legal specialist in the field of Pharmaceuticals. TP are currently looking for specialist legal and commercial advise in regards to both domestic and international pharmaceuticals. In 2017 Torbay Pharmaceuticals completed a strategy program that has been signed off by the TP and the Trust board. TP's 5 year target is to double the business turnover. The growth will come from three main areas: - Export of existing products. - Contract manufacturing both in the UK and globally. - Move towards new product presentations such as prefilled syringes. Whilst TP have the sales, marketing and manufacturing expertise we require legal support to review and/or create standard contracts that can be used as we onboard new clients. Our current areas of focus are the Commonwealth and the Middle East, although this may expand over time. Our key outcomes are: - Availability of specialist legal expertise, local country legislation, to support on a project basis in defining and reviewing contracts and technical agreements with these po ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb9013c-77e7-41d6-876a-e080cd10dff2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES | | Locality | PAIGNTON | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ4 7FG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Collaton St Mary | | Westminster constituency | South Devon | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2018 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb9013c-77e7-41d6-876a-e080cd10dff2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb9013c-77e7-41d6-876a-e080cd10dff2 5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23521&B=NHSSW Additional data ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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