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DHSC:SCI: support for a review of voluntary scheme for branded medicines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 May 2025 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking project management consultancy services for a review of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines, as part of an important initiative to support financial sustainability in the NHS. The project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000) and covers multiple locations, including the UK and various territories. The procurement process is at the award stage, with PA Consulting Services Limited being the selected supplier. The contract period runs from 14th April 2025 to 15th July 2025, with an overall contract value of £99,600. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale consulting firms with expertise in healthcare consultancy, particularly those focusing on financial strategies and market access in the pharmaceutical sector. By engaging with the DHSC's vital project on controlling pharmaceutical expenditures, businesses can establish themselves as key players in the public sector's consulting arena. Such engagements could lead to future opportunities in similar governmental contracts and partnerships, thereby paving the way for ongoing collaboration and expanded influence in public health policy advisements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:SCI: support for a review of voluntary scheme for branded medicines

Notice Description

* The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access, and Growth (VPAG) is a rebate scheme on the pharmaceutical industry which generates income for the NHS and controls the bottom line of the NHS budget. This is critical to the financial sustainability of the NHS by controlling how much the NHS spends on branded drugs - this is one of the largest commercial agreements in Government. VPAG also includes important elements that support the wider medicines environment, including supporting greater and timelier patient access to new clinically and cost-effective medicines, and support for innovation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33ccd609-e5d8-4930-81d5-168f38896858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c126f-7352-4034-889d-0555f78aaa25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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