---
title: "Creation and Supply of the British National Formulary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031d8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2022-03-03"
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# Creation and Supply of the British National Formulary

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031d8a

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Creation and Supply of the British National Formulary", classified under goods in the printed matter and related products category. This tender, initiated under a limited procurement method without prior publication, was aimed at creating a comprehensive UK pharmaceutical reference book to support NHS prescribers. The contract was awarded on 1 March 2021, with a total value of £15,160,000. Delivery is expected to occur at the supplier's premises in the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in medical literature or healthcare-related publications. Companies with the capacity to adhere to the specific intellectual property regulations will find themselves well-positioned, as the exclusive rights to the British National Formulary were held by identified organisations. Enterprises with experience in producing authoritative healthcare resources will have the best chance of competing in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The British National Formulary (BNF) is a United Kingdom (UK) pharmaceutical reference book that contains a wide spectrum of information and advice on prescribing and pharmacology, along with specific facts and details about many medicines available on the NHS. Information within the BNF includes indication(s), contraindications, side effects, doses, legal classification, names and prices of available proprietary and generic formulations, and any other notable points. This contract is to create and supply the BNF to the NHS

### Procurement Information

The BNF is owned by THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN, BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP LTD and RCPCH PUBLICATIONS LIMITED the work that is the BNF is protected by copyright and registered to the owners

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005873-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005873-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://nice.org.uk

## Provenance

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