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Published 30 Apr 2021, 15:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

NHS Framework Agreement, Branded Medicines for London and South of England

Official notice

Authority: NHS England (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,110,294,056total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 4 Jun 2021awarded 19 Aug 2021
Lots 6see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Aug 2023 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2021

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Framework Agreement, Branded Medicines for London and South of England and NHS Framework for the Midlands & East and North of England Regions – Bevacizumab.

CPV: Pharmaceutical products

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
30 bids on the busiest of 6 lots · 42 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 1 Sept 2021

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1CM/PHR/20/5598/01 - NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.Awarded UK, London 2 yrs

CM/PHR/20/5598/01 - NHS Framework for LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.Period of framework: 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 Months

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 31 Aug 2023 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK, London · Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO documents for the list of purchasing points
Extensions: Option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #2CM/PHR/20/5598/02 - NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines – Annual Tranche.Awarded UK, London 1 yr

CM/PHR/20/5598/02 - NHS Framework for the LONDON Branded Medicines - Annual Tranche. Period of framework: 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 31 Aug 2022 (1 yr)
Delivery: UK, London · Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO documents for the list of purchasing points
Extensions: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #3CM/PHR/20/5598/03 - NHS Framework SOUTH of England Tranche A.Awarded UK 2 yrs

CM/PHR/20/5598/03 - NHS Framework for the SOUTH of England Tranche A.Period of Framework: 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2023 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 31 Aug 2023 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK · Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO documents for the list of purchasing points
Extensions: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 24 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #4CM/PHR/20/5598/04- NHS Framework SOUTH of England - Tranche B.Awarded UK 1 yr

CM/PHR/20/5598/04- NHS Framework for SOUTH of England - Tranche B.Period of framework: 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 31 Aug 2022 (1 yr)
Delivery: UK · Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO documents for the list of purchasing points
Extensions: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #5CM/PHR/20/5598/05 - NHS Framework SOUTH of England Annual Tranche.Awarded UK 1 yr

CM/PHR/20/5598/05 - NHS Framework for the SOUTH of England Annual Tranche.Period of Framework: 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022 with an option or options to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 months

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 31 Aug 2022 (1 yr)
Delivery: UK · Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO documents for the list of purchasing points
Extensions: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 12 monthsVariant bids: allowed
Lot #6CM/PHR/20/5598/06 - NHS Framework Midlands & East and NofE – BevacizumabAwarded UK 6 mo

CM/PHR/20/5598/06 - NHS Framework for the Midlands & East and North of England Regions – Bevacizumab

Contract period: 1 Sept 2021 – 28 Feb 2022 (6 mo)
Delivery: UK · Please refer to Document 3, Schedule 8 in the ITO documents for the list of purchasing points
Extensions: There will be an option to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 6 monthsVariant bids: allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “NHS Framework Agreement, Branded Medicines for London and South of…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
30 Apr 2021, 15:19 BST
Last source update
17 Sept 2021, 16:04 BST
Award evaluation window
4 Jun 2021 – …
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-023223
Classification (CPV)
Pharmaceutical products
Delivery area
UKLondon (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac57 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE;Any supplier may be disqualified who does not respond to the following in the requisite manner:1) Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information. This procurement exercise will be conducted on the eTendering portal at http://health.atamis.co.ukCandidates wishing to be considered for this procurement exercise must register, and provide additional procurement specific information (if requested) through the eTendering portal as follows:1.1) If not already registered, Candidates should register on the eTendering portal at http://health.atamis.co.uk and click the link to register:- agree to the user agreement- populate company details1.2) Once registered, candidates must register interest as follows:- log to the portal- select "Find Opportunities" from the supplier home screen, use the "Sort by:" facility to find this opportunity and select the bold blue title to select- review opportunity details and click "Register Interest"- as you select the opportunity, you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response or decline to respond (if you decide not to participate in the opportunity)1.3) There is a supplier user guide on using the system and Candidates can contact the Atamis helpdesk at [email protected] or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance when completing responses.2) General supplier information.To manage and assess supplier information the Contracting Authority requests candidates provide theircompany profile in the Government's Supplier Registration Service (which has replaced sid4gov), as follows:2.1) If not already registered (the previous sid4gov password, login and details will stillbe on the system), candidates must go to the following web page https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.ukand select "Register" at the top of the page.Key in details as requested to search for your company. If you do not have a D-U-N-S® Number, click on the link at the right of the page to obtain a number from D&B.Candidates must obtain a Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) D-U-N-S® Number to enable registration on the system.2.2) Once registration is complete you are able to create and update your company profile. Candidates should ensure all the mandatory fields of their profile are completed and up to date for each procurement exercise.D&B data will be supplied automatically by D&B.2.3) For further help or information concerning this telephone +44 (0) 161 413 7982 or via themessage function on the website.OTHER CONTRACTING AUTHORITIESThe framework agreement is for the benefit of other participating NHS bodies (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other non-NHS bodies which the participants deem necessary for the delivery of services or goods to NHS bodies, local authorities, other government departments or non-departmental public bodies charged with the delivery of healthcare or health related services.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis (Health Family) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account PER buying organisation portal · password resets come "from Salesforce.com" (check spam)

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://health.atamis.co.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
4 Jun 2021, 13:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
4 Jun 2021, 13:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

4 Jun 2021 → 17 Sept 2021 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    4 Jun 2021, 13:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    4 Jun 2021, 13:00 BST
  3. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2021, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    17 Sept 2021, 16:04 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Sept 2021
  1. Status changed to complete
    17 Sept 2021, 16:04 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    17 Sept 2021, 16:04 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 42admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 309 from SMEs · busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 19 Aug 2021

114 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
  • NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.

    Signed
    19 Aug 2021
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · CM/PHR/20/5598/01 - NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines - Tranche B.30bids · 30 electronic · 1 from abroad9—£349,273,504 – £349,273,504
2 · CM/PHR/20/5598/02 - NHS Framework LONDON Branded Medicines – Annual Tranche.19bids · 19 electronic · 1 from abroad2—£164,036,524 – £164,036,524
3 · CM/PHR/20/5598/03 - NHS Framework SOUTH of England Tranche A.17bids · 17 electronic6—£107,636,232 – £107,636,232
4 · CM/PHR/20/5598/04- NHS Framework SOUTH of England - Tranche B.28bids · 28 electronic9—£219,680,754 – £219,680,754
5 · CM/PHR/20/5598/05 - NHS Framework SOUTH of England Annual Tranche.19bids · 19 electronic2—£272,057,182 – £272,057,182
6 · CM/PHR/20/5598/06 - NHS Framework Midlands & East and NofE – Bevacizumab5bids · 5 electronic0—£4,359,656 – £4,359,656

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NHS England

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsHealth Quarry House, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS2 7UEContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

42 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria