---
title: "BNF storage and distribution service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037cd7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
published: "2023-04-21"
---

# BNF storage and distribution service

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037cd7

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## Summary

The National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) has recently completed the award process for the "BNF storage and distribution service" contract within the services industry category. The successful bidder, W & J Linney, will provide the storage and distribution service for the British National Formulary. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract valued at 442,259 GBP. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract signed on 4th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the storage and distribution services sector to collaborate with NICE. Companies with experience in printing and distribution services may also find this tender suitable. The key deadline for this contract was the award signing on 4th April 2023. Businesses looking to partner with NICE must ensure compliance with the contract terms and conditions outlined in the open procedure process. Effective distribution solutions and a strong track record in service provision will be advantageous for prospective bidders.

## Notice

Storage and distribution service for the BNF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011481-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £522,000 |
| Lots value | £522,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £442,259 |

## 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 4BT |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W & J LINNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011481-2023
- 27 Oct 2022 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030374-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://nice.org.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1db8eb-7fa0-44d8-b47f-59b56dd92839
- https://www.nice.org.uk/

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