Tender

VPAS 2024 External Research Support

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

12 Jan 2023 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England is looking for a supplier to provide research services for post-patent pharmaceutical products under the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS). The deadline for submissions is 31st March 2023, with a budget of £83,000 exclusive of VAT. The procurement process is open with an end date for the tender period on 26th January 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 9th February 2023 to 31st March 2023 in Leeds, England. This opportunity falls under the health services category.

This tender from NHS England for research services presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical market research, particularly in post-patent branded products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure. The nature of this procurement process could be well-suited for companies looking to engage with NHS England and contribute to the healthcare sector by providing valuable research insights within the specified budget and timeline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VPAS 2024 External Research Support

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for a Supplier 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. A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITQ document once suppliers have registered their interest. Please note: the budget for this work is PS83,000 exclusive of VAT. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'VPAS 2024 External Research Support' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b70670ae-ac66-4865-b0f4-b840928fd91a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc19e749-006a-4c80-a9b0-43df4c3346e2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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