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BC-24196 UKFPO Contract

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Jun 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BC-24196 UKFPO Contract" has culminated in the award phase, managed by NHS England, which serves as the buying organisation. The contract is part of the education and training services sector, specifically concerning the UKFPO Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) for the period from July 2024 to June 2028. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, indicating its accessibility to a wide range of bidders. While the procurement stage is now complete, with the award having been actively confirmed on 9th September 2024, the contract period extends from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The primary work location is London, United Kingdom, aligning with the buyer's address on Waterloo Road, SE1 8UG.

This awarded contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms engaged in the education and training services sector. Although the contract was awarded to the British Pharmacological Society, the open procurement method used indicates that similar future opportunities may be competitive and open to various market participants, including large enterprises, given the specific suitability requirements excluding SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses specialising in educational assessments, safety evaluations, and pharmacology training have the potential to leverage such opportunities to expand their operations in the UK market, with a substantial contract value of £565,000 offering robust commercial potential.

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Notice Title

BC-24196 UKFPO Contract

Notice Description

UKFPO Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) July 2024 - June 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac281a5e-2619-41a5-85b1-7263a083cd80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e1d6e54-2c58-45ac-893b-7e458e210b5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH PHARMACOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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