Scope
Reference
C409236
Description
Provision of an NHS National Branded Interim - 1 June 2026
01/06/2026 - 30/04/2028 23 Months with an option or options to extend at the discretion of the authority up to a maximum of 25 months
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,346,663,020 excluding VAT
- £1,615,995,624 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
01/06/2026 - 30/04/2028 23 Months with an option or options to extend at the discretion of the authority up to a maximum of 25 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
With an option or option(s) to extend (at the Authority’s discretion) for a period or periods up to a total of 25 months.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to the ITO Documents for the Operation Description
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please refer to Document No. 09 of the ITO Documents for the list of Participating Authorities/Pharmacy Purchasing Points
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional info obtained from the abovementioned address. Tenders must be submitted to the abovementioned address
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price is not the only award criterion | Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter.docx
Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions.docx
Document No. 02 - Terms of offer.docx
Document No. 04 - Quality Assurance Process.docx
Document No. 05 - Selectt offer schedule instructions.docx
Document No. 05c - Volume Discounts or Additional Products Offer Schedule - CM-PHR-25-5740.xls
Document No. 06 - Form of offer.docx
Document No. 07 - Quality control technical sheet.docx
Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule.xlsx
Document No. 09 - Pharmacy Purchasing Points List - Participating Authorities.xlsx
Document No. 10 - FOR INFO ONLY - NOT FOR COMPLETION - PSQ Pass Fail Criteria.xlsx
Document No. 05b - Selectt offer schedule - CM_PHR_25_5740_01.xml
Document No. 05a - Product Listing and Usage - CM_PHR_25_5740_01.xlsx
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Please contact Alison Humphries
Email: alison.humphries14@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government