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title: "NHS Framework for Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d5e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND)"
published: "2022-02-22"
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# NHS Framework for Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual

Buyer: THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d5e9

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## Summary

The current procurement process is managed by The NHS Commissioning Board (operating under the name of NHS England) for the NHS Framework for Midlands and East, Branded Medicines – Tranche A and Annual Tranche. This open tender is classified under pharmaceutical products and has commenced on 1 March 2022, with the contract running until 29 February 2024, during which extensions may be negotiated at the buyer's discretion. The tender is taking place in the UK, with bids to be submitted electronically via the designated eTendering portal. The official deadline for bids is set for 21 September 2021.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those offering branded medicines. Suppliers, especially large-scale pharmaceutical companies, may find themselves favoured given the extensive requirements and scale of the framework. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the open nature of the procurement allows for a diverse range of bidders to compete, potentially leading to increased market penetration and business growth within the health sector.

## Notice

NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A and Annual Tranche

Offer reference number: CM/PHR/20/5602
CM/PHR/20/5602/01 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A. Period of framework: 1 March 2022 to 29 February 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months
CM/PHR/20/5602/02 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche Products. Period of framework: 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months.

### Lot Information

CM/PHR/20/5602/01 - NHS Framework Mids and East, Branded Medicines-Tranche A

CM/PHR/20/5602/01 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East, Branded Medicines - Tranche A. Period of framework: 1 March 2022 to 29 February 2024 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Options: Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

CM/PHR/20/5602/02 - NHS Framework Mids and East Branded Medicines - Annual

CM/PHR/20/5602/02 - NHS Framework for the Midlands and East Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche Products. Period of framework: 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023 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: Option or options to extend (at the Authority's discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004917-2022 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,078,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ACCORD-UK; ALLERGAN; ALMIRALL; AMGEN; ASTRAZENECA; AVENTIS PHARMA LTD T/A SANOFI; BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB; CELLTRION HEALTHCARE UNITED KINGDOM; CHUGAI PHARMA; ELI LILLY; GEDEON RICHTER; GLAXOSMITHKLINE; IPSEN; JANSSEN-CILAG; MERCK SERONO; MERCK SHARPE AND DOHME (UK; MERZ; NAPP PHARMACEUTICALS; NOVO NORDISK; ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS; PFIZER; PHARMACOSMOS; ROCHE PRODUCTS; SANDOZ; SOBI (SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM; TAKEDA; TEVA; THORNTON AND ROSS; UCB PHARMA; VIFOR PHARMA; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004917-2022
- 17 Aug 2021 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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