Scope
Description
This Framework is for supply of Ready to Administer Products that hold a Certificate of Conformance to members of the East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative as per the Trusts listed in Document No. 9. in the Invitation to Tender Pack. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework for the Supply of Ready to Administer Products as defined in the Specification (Document No. 3) and Commercial Schedule (Document No. 5) A Conflict of Interest assessment will be maintained during the period of the Contract. A Pre-market engagement notice was not published for this Framework. Challenges and Risks already understood by the Authority (EMPC)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- £3,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 1 October 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 2 Years at the discretion of EMPC and the Suppliers. This is a closed Framework under the PA23 and will run for a maximum of 4 years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As per per the Invitation to Tender Documents. Document No. 1 - Instructions to Tenderers Document No. 3 - Specification
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Members of the East MIdlands Pharmacy Collaborative (East Midlands)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender Documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender Documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted on the Atamis Health Family e-tendering portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As per Document No. 1 - Instructions to Tenderers |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | As per Document No. 1 Instructions to Tenderers |
Price | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per the Terms and Conditions
Description of risks to contract performance
N/A
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZD-7532-NDHL
Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - central government