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title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-10-18"
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# Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bed1

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## Summary

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC), hosted by the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, has awarded a two-year contract for the Framework Agreement of Pharmaceutical Wholesale Services. The contract, with a total estimated spend between £55m and £220m over four years, involves four suppliers, including AAH Pharmaceuticals and Alcura UK Ltd. The contract criteria focus on quality, pricing, and environmental/social value, providing opportunities for businesses to compete in the pharmaceutical services sector.

This tender by EMPC presents opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector to expand their operations. The contract allows for the potential extension for another two years, offering stability for business planning. The procurement process has specific criteria related to product quality, delivery logistics, and environmental/social value, making it suitable for large-scale suppliers in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Framework Agreement to provide Wholesale Services based on the National Pharmaceutical Wholesale Specification on behalf of members of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative - EMPC

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Leicester Partnership NHS Trust Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: (https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/) Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/ uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and the Supplier (s) agreement.

Renewal: The Contract will commence on 1st November 2023 until 31st October 2025. This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030695-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AAH PHARMACEUTICALS; ALCURA; MAWDSLEY BROOKS; PHOENIX HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030695-2023
- 14 Apr 2023 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010809-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.empc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/
- https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/

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