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title: "Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0489d3"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-11"
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# Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0489d3

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## Summary

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the tender process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services". This procurement, under the industry category of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products, focuses on the provision of medicinal products and associated logistics services to various healthcare facilities across the UK, including NHS Trusts, hospitals, GP surgeries, and community hospitals. The procurement follows an open procedure and includes an active framework agreement with a duration spanning from 1st November 2024 for a maximum of four years. The agreement does not offer an extension option and aligns with Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The entities that may utilise this agreement include those in the health or social care sectors across the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the pharmaceutical distribution sector to secure long-term contracts with diverse healthcare facilities. The successful appointment of multiple suppliers, including AAH Pharmaceuticals Limited, Alliance Healthcare Limited, Mawdsley-Brooks and Co Ltd, and PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution Limited, exemplifies the high standards and comprehensive capabilities required. Businesses that offer high-quality pharmaceutical products and logistics solutions are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. Compliance with the management and administration requirements, such as the provision of regular management information and adherence to activity-based income management charges, will be essential for participating suppliers to ensure smooth contract execution and potential business growth.

## Notice

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services ("Agreement") The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will seek to appoint suppliers for the provision of medicinal products as well as the logistics solution and services to any NHS Trust, hospital, GP surgery, community hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The agreement will seek to appoint suppliers for the provision of medicinal products as well as the logistics solution and services to any NHS Trust, hospital, GP surgery, community hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that, at present, sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on the Portal, and therefore Potential Providers must complete the Qualification and Selection Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full. Additional information: You may access further information on the HealthTrust Europe GPO Model at this link; www.healthtrusteurope.com/group-purchasing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036348-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036348-2024
- 12 Aug 2024 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025406-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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