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title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b648"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-10-27"
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# NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b648

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## Summary

The NHS England is conducting a public procurement process titled "NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines – National." This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and involves contracting for goods. The framework period is set from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022, with options for extending the contract by up to a total of 12 months at the authority's discretion. The primary procurement method is open, encouraging broad competition. The tender is currently in the award stage, having reached completion status as of the last update on 27 October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those that manufacture or supply branded medicines. Companies of all sizes, including large-scale manufacturers like Pfizer Ltd and smaller suppliers like Morningside Pharmaceuticals, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this framework could lead to long-term contracts and beneficial partnerships with NHS bodies and other healthcare providers, enhancing market reach and business viability in the health services sector.

## Notice

NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Annual Category Tender and National Tender

### Lot Information

CM/PHR/20/5610/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Cat

CM/PHR/20/5610/01 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Category TenderPeriod of framework: 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

Options: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

CM/PHR/20/5610/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National Ten

CM/PHR/20/5610/02 - NHS Framework Agreement for Branded Medicines - National TenderPeriod of framework: 1 November 2021 to 30 April 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 18months

Options: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 18 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026946-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £309,584,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 37 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ASPEN PHARMACARE; ASPIRE PHARMA; ASTELLAS PHARMA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BAYER; CHIESI; DAY LEWIS MEDICAL; DEXCEL PHARMA; FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS; FLYNN PHARMA; GEDEON RICHTER; GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE; IPSEN; KENT PHARMA; MARTINDALE PHARMA; MEDAC PHARMA; MERCK SERONO; MORNINGSIDE PHARMAEUTICALS; MYLAN; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NORDIC PHARMA; NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS; ORIFARM; PFIZER; PHARMASURE; QDEM PHARMACEUTICALS; RIDGE PHARMA; SANDOZ; TAKEDA; TETRIS PHARMA LTS; TEVA; THERAMEX HQ; TILLOMED LABORATORIES; UL GLOBAL PHARMA; WOCKHARDT; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026946-2021
- 28 May 2021 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011990-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- http://health.atamis.co.ukCandidates
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.ukand
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

## Provenance

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