Tender

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription Contracting Authority 25-26

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking to procure a subscription for an information source/database to track medicines' patent expiry for the period of 2025-2026. The procurement process is categorised under "Health services" and is of great commercial interest to the Medicines Value Team (MVT) and the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU). The contract has an estimated value of £45,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The tender stage is active, and interested suppliers have until 3rd March 2025 to submit their proposals. The procurement follows a competitive quotation method (below threshold) and is aimed at SMEs, with the work being delivered within England, specifically to an address in Leeds (LS1 4AP).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in data management and health services, particularly those with expertise in pharmaceutical patents. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract are those capable of providing accurate and timely data that can be integrated into NHS planning and delivery workflows. SMEs involved in this industry category can leverage this tender to gain a foothold in the public sector, secure a steady revenue stream, and showcase their capabilities in delivering high-value services to a prominent public health organisation like NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription Contracting Authority 25-26

Notice Description

The Medicines Value Team (MVT) and the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU) have a strong commercial interest in accurate and timely patent expiry information and are looking to procure an information source/database access subscription. The Medicines Value Team (MVT) and the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU) have a strong commercial interest in accurate and timely patent expiry information and are looking to procure an information source/database access subscription which will help identify patent expiry opportunities which can then integrate into work planning and delivery to drive further value for the NHS. A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITQ document once suppliers have registered their interest. Please note: the budget for this work is PS45,000 exclusive of VAT. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Medicines Patent Expiry Database' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message' Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c1abdf-023d-43cf-ad2c-d8f79642a8bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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