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PPRS - Commercial Policy Support for Medicines Pricing Negotiations

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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16 Apr 2019 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is initiating the procurement process titled "PPRS - Commercial Policy Support for Medicines Pricing Negotiations." This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on commercial policy support related to medicines pricing. The awarding contract amount totals £818,682, with a tender period that has already ended on 4 April 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 26 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2019. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. This award was published on 16 April 2019, indicating the finalisation of the contract to PA Consulting Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy and professional services, particularly those with expertise in health policy and commercial negotiations in the pharmaceutical sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework encourages participation from various organisations capable of providing innovative policy solutions. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios in public sector engagements and enhance their credibility within the health industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPRS - Commercial Policy Support for Medicines Pricing Negotiations

Notice Description

The Department requires additional expert commercial policy support to appraise and further develop the spectrum of policy options which have emerged following industry workshops and initial developments. The supplier will be responsible for taking individual components of a future medicines pricing system, appraising the detailed options for these components that will be taken forward into negotiation with the pharmaceutical industry, and providing clear and evidence-based briefing for senior officials and the government negotiating team on these topics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba344898-0841-4284-a04d-5787d8551c95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70dbcfcc-8388-4d65-b1c8-0536247d5ebd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£818,682 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
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
SW1A 2NS
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

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