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VPAS 2024 External Research Support

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2023 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for "VPAS 2024 External Research Support" in the health services category. The contract, valued at £81,500 GBP, was officially signed with Edge Health. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 26th January 2023, with the contract period running from 9th February 2023 to 31st March 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The procurement process for "VPAS 2024 External Research Support" by NHS England has successfully awarded the contract to Edge Health. This opportunity in the health services sector can benefit businesses that specialise in research within the pharmaceutical post-patent market. Companies focused on out of patent branded products, particularly in the context of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access, are well-suited to compete for this contract. For businesses looking to grow through public procurement, this tender provides an avenue to contribute to vital healthcare research initiatives.

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Notice Title

VPAS 2024 External Research Support

Notice Description

For the provision of research into the post-patent market for pharmaceuticals, including out of patent branded products in the context of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS) by 31st March 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-829edbc4-4fdc-4abf-b179-2a10622d5467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee088e-cde9-44cb-8ca3-235a1ff9d8dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LS2 7UE
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
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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