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Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance

NHS ENGLAND

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17 Jul 2024 at 14:33

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08 Jul 2024 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance" contract was led by NHS England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract involves clinical assurance and horizon scanning for new medicines with key dates starting from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement stage is in the award phase.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to collaborate with NHS England. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract should have expertise in clinical assurance and horizon scanning for medicines. The contract offers a substantial value of 78769 GBP and is expected to benefit both the buying organization and the supplier, THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance

Notice Description

Clinical assurance and horizon scanning for all new medicines and 3 year reviews to ensure that content reflects, and is consistent with, that available in the latest versions of the BNF, SPCs, the manufacturer's Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and material from relevant patient support organisations. Additional information: NHS to NHS contract. Redacted contract added 17/07/2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4af6d69-b800-44cb-b5a0-6eca5e802a36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,769 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,769 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Darren Batey
Contact Email
darren.batey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07513703768

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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