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DHSC: Medicines: Branded Medicines Dataset

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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03 Jul 2025 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the "Medicines: Branded Medicines Dataset", classified under the software package and information systems industry category, with IQVIA LTD. as the supplier. This procurement was completed through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Leeds, England, the contract encompasses the purchase of vital datasets to support various medicines schemes. The award was active from 26th June 2025, with the contract running from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract value is £410,513.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the data and software services sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare systems and data analytics. SMEs are well-suited to compete due to the procurement's suitability considerations. With focus on the operation of branded medicine schemes, businesses with expertise in data management and regulatory compliance could greatly benefit from engaging in such contracts, allowing for increased exposure and the potential to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Medicines: Branded Medicines Dataset

Notice Description

Purchase of 3 datasets: 1.Parallel imports data - a critical data input required for the operation of the Branded Medicines Voluntary and Statutory Schemes. 2. Historic list price extract - for use in validating and filling gaps in reference prices allocated to older medicines as required by the Voluntary and Statutory Schemes. 3. Whole Market data - to support analysis of impacts on medicine spend and purchasing and operation of the Branded medicines Voluntary and Statutory Schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1db8da9b-73f1-47e1-8773-52570e3e0206
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9f7f65-5310-4cd2-9a3f-e07f7af70019
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,513 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,513 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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