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UK PharmaScan Redevelopment Phases

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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25 Mar 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The UK PharmaScan Redevelopment Phases tender, managed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), focuses on IT services. It is located in Manchester, UK, with the postal code M1 3BN. The process involves a series of procurements to develop and implement a new version of the UK PharmaScan service. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The initial award was made on 5th December 2025, and the contract starts on 8th December 2025, ending on 7th December 2028. The value of the contract is £1,600,000, and it does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and support services to engage with a significant project that aims to innovate healthcare information systems. Firms with experience in comprehensive IT service delivery could find excellent scope for business growth through participation or partnership in such a comprehensive redevelopment programme. Although the procurement process does not expressly favour SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, well-established IT firms with framework agreement experience will be well-suited to compete effectively in this sector spearheaded by NICE.

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Notice Title

UK PharmaScan Redevelopment Phases

Notice Description

Series of procurements required - discovery and service build - to scope and implement a new version of the UK PharmaScan service https://www.ukpharmascan.org.uk/. Alpha and Beta phases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a1915c3-4a5f-4384-8b7b-3327dae3ca4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7217f1-f28b-4a5e-8cd1-0ae77e9088d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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