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title: "Famework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b56f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Famework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b56f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC), has an ongoing procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products in the pharmaceutical industry category. The procurement involves an open procedure and is aimed at goods. Tender submissions are due by 17th January 2025, with the contract award period starting the same day. The framework will commence on 1st July 2025 and continue until 30th June 2027, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key criteria including quality and price, valued respectively at 60% and 40%.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those offering high-quality, cost-effective Ready to Administer products. SMEs and larger suppliers alike can benefit from participating in this framework, given the scale and scope of the EMPC's member Trusts across the East Midlands. The framework's potential inclusion of mental health trusts and Integrated Care Boards at a later stage further broadens the business growth prospects. Suppliers adept at electronic submissions and those capable of meeting the specified quality and cost criteria will be well-suited for this tender.

## Notice

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products on behalf of its member Trusts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products on behalf of its member Trusts.

The term "Ready to Administer Product" for the purposes of this specification / tender means the product is provided in a presentation that requires no further manipulation. Additional information: The contract will commence on 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2027. 
Additional information The contract shall run for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months

The 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. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage.
Current 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/

Renewal: At the discretion of East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative and agreement with the Suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015492-2025 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FRESENIUS KABI; HAMELN PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015492-2025
- 11 Nov 2024 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036405-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.empc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk
- https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/east-midlands-pharmacy-collaborative-empc

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