---
title: "NP90323(b) Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines (Dysport(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0407c4"
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published: "2023-11-17"
---

# NP90323(b) Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines (Dysport(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0407c4

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has awarded a contract for the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines (Dysport®) through a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Ipsen Limited. The procurement stage was completed with a limited procurement method using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract covers the supply of pharmaceutical products to NHS Scotland in the goods category. The contract was signed on 4th October 2023 with a total value of £1,033,932 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those specialising in supplying pharmaceutical products. The award has been made to Ipsen Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses interested in engaging with NHS Scotland for the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A medicines should monitor similar procurements in the healthcare sector for potential future opportunities. Understanding exclusive rights and intellectual property protection is crucial for businesses aiming to compete in similar restricted procurement processes.

## Notice

Supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A Medicines(Dysport(r)) to NHS Scotland: NP90323(b): Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection 300-unit vial/ Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection 500-unit vial (Dysport(r))

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Dysport(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Framework Agreement has been awarded as a Single supplier framework agreement to one (1) Framework Participant.

### Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034028-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,002,428 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034028-2023
- 4 Oct 2023 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029229-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743073
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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