---
title: "Apremilast (Otezla(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000484112"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000484112"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000484112.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-02-20"
---

# Apremilast (Otezla(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000484112

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, which is seeking to procure Apremilast (Otezla®) in the UK health sector. The award pertains to the supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets and related starter packs across NHS Health Boards in Scotland. This procurement was conducted under a limited method, without prior publication of a contract notice, under regulation allowing direct awards. The contract was signed on 3 February 2017 and has an initial duration of three years, with potentially one additional year for extension. The contract is located in Larkhall, Scotland, and is classified under the health industry category.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supplies sectors, particularly those specialising in the production and distribution of medications. Companies with capabilities in supplying pharmaceutical goods, especially those familiar with NHS procurement processes, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. The direct procurement method indicates a potential for exclusive supplier relationships, highlighting the importance of innovation and quality in meeting the specific needs of NHS Scotland.

## Notice

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

### Procurement Information

This Framework Agreement is being awarded as per Regulation 33 (1) section (b) (iii) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. 'A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases -- where the works supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons -- the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274353 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| Locality | LARKHALL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML9 2QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Larkhall |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274353

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB274353
  Apremilast (Otezla(r)) - Supply of Apremilast 30mg tablets (56 pack), Apremilast Titration Starter pack - 4x10mg tablets, 4x20mg tablets and 19x30mg tablets to Health Boards across NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000484112

## Provenance

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