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title: "Abatacept (Orencia) (Homecare)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069da0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Abatacept (Orencia) (Homecare)

Buyer: NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069da0

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## Summary

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has completed the procurement of a direct award contract for the supply of Abatacept (Orencia) via homecare services. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and will serve the Antrim region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has concluded with Lloyds Clinical Limited as the supplier, and the contract covers the period from 2nd June 2026 to 31st May 2029. As a key requirement, the purchase was made directly due to patent and intellectual property rights, which restrict alternative suppliers, ensuring continuity of care for patients receiving homecare support. The procurement was finalised on 2nd June 2026, with the contract valued at £3,000,000, excluding VAT, and £3,600,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly those specialising in essential medicines required for homecare support. Companies with expertise in managing exclusive drug distribution, especially those able to navigate intellectual property constraints, are well-positioned to benefit. Large-scale suppliers like Lloyds Clinical Limited, with the capability to provide continuity in essential patient care, can leverage such contracts to expand their operations and strengthen their presence within the healthcare procurement sector.

## Notice

Contract for supply of Abatacept (Orencia) via homecare to Northern Health and Social Care Trust for a period of up to 3 years

### Procurement Information

Purchase of drugs which are subject to patent protection/ Sole MA Holder, where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Section 41 schedule 5(5) of the PA2023 permits a direct award in the case of single supplier and permits the award if the following conditions are met in relations to the public contract - (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods,services or works. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust requires the purchase of abatacept which is sole marketing authorisation. These essential medicines are required from this supplier to ensure continuity of patient care, specifically for homecare support. The absence of competition is not the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052070-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 2RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYDS CLINICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052070-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046491-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046457-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052070-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046491-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046457-2026
  20th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lloydsclinical.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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