---
title: "NP41422 Contraceptive Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699375"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2022-10-31"
---

# NP41422 Contraceptive Medicines

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699375

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has completed the award of the tender for "NP41422 Contraceptive Medicines." The procurement involved multiple suppliers for different lots of contraceptive medicines, with a total contract value of approximately £14,506,396. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contracting authority is located in Edinburgh, UK. Key dates included the contract signing on 21st September 2022.

This public procurement contract for contraceptive medicines presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the health industry, particularly those with experience in providing pharmaceutical products. Companies with large-scale capabilities and expertise in the supply and logistics of healthcare products would be well-suited to compete in this framework agreement. The contract duration covers 36 months with a 12-month extension period, offering stability for participating businesses. Suppliers should ensure compliance with MHRA regulations and quality standards to be eligible for procurement.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contraceptive Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. Full details are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Oral Contraceptive Tablets

The Supply of oral contraceptive medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi supplier framework per line to a maximum of four (4) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for a period(s) up to a total period of twelve (12) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Devices

Supply of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Devices to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as an unranked multi-supplier framework per line to a maximum of two (2) Framework Participants.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for a period(s) up to a total period of twelve (12) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

All Other Contraceptive Medicines

Supply of All Other Contraceptive Medicines to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Lot as a single-supplier framework per line.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for a period(s) up to a total period of twelve (12) months, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462921 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,369,432 |
| Lots value | £7,369,432 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,307,610 |

## 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 | 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | BAYER; CONSILIENT HEALTH; GEDEON RICHTER; MORNINGSIDE PHARMACEUTICALS; ORGANON PHARMA (UK; PFIZER; ZENTIVA PHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33641400 - Contraceptives
- 33641410 - Oral contraceptives

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462921
- 13 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453800
- 8 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453467

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453467
  NP41422 Contraceptive Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contraceptive Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. Full details is contained in section II.2 of this notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT462921
  NP41422 Contraceptive Medicines - This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contraceptive Medicines to health boards across NHS Scotland. Full details are contained in section II.2 of this notice.

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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