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title: "NHS Pharmaceutical Products Transition 2018_2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff58d5e5-6420-4cc3-8572-832db71799ed"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-10-05"
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# NHS Pharmaceutical Products Transition 2018_2

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff58d5e5-6420-4cc3-8572-832db71799ed

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## Summary

The NHS England is planning a procurement process for the NHS Pharmaceutical Products Transition 2018_2, aimed at establishing a National Framework Agreement for Pharmaceuticals. This contract is worth £78,000,000 and covers various regions including Central and South West, North West and Eastern and North London, and South East and South London among others. The expected contract period is from 1st June 2019 to 31st July 2020, with a key date for future notices set for 1st November 2018. The current stage of the procurement is in the planning phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to supply pharmaceutical products. Companies that can navigate the complexities of government contracts and demonstrate capability in meeting the needs of healthcare providers would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the NHS and supplying quality pharmaceutical products can enhance visibility and create avenues for growth in this essential industry.

## Notice

NHS National Framework Agreement for Pharmaceuticals - Transition 2018_2. Regions: Central and South West (CESW); North West and Eastern and North London (NWLN); and South East and South London and North East and Yorkshire (LSNE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93701646-7b15-4d87-8916-38bb1bc793d0 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 12:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93701646-7b15-4d87-8916-38bb1bc793d0
- 19 Sep 2017 at 14:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844e5ef8-a998-4937-9526-d3f02649082f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93701646-7b15-4d87-8916-38bb1bc793d0
  5th October 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844e5ef8-a998-4937-9526-d3f02649082f
  19th September 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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