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DHSC: Statistical Advisor to Medicine Margin Survey

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Jun 2025 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DHSC: Statistical Advisor to Medicine Margin Survey" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the Business and Management Consultancy Services and Statistical Services industry categories, reached the award stage. The open procedure process, below the threshold, concluded on 24 March 2025. The awarded contract is active from 2 June 2025 and will last until 1 June 2030. The total contract value is £116,800, and services will be delivered in the UK at the Department's address in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those adept in statistical analysis. It provides a platform for growth by engaging in a project essential to adjusting the NHS Drug Tariff, critical for community pharmacies. Given its suitability for SMEs, businesses of smaller scale with expertise in delivering similar consultancy services are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities of this nature. The award to the University of Southampton further highlights the potential for large scale and experienced institutions to contribute effectively to such significant governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Statistical Advisor to Medicine Margin Survey

Notice Description

The medicine margin survey is a key component of this process by working to ensure that the correct level of funding is delivered to community pharmacies. Based on the results of the quarterly survey, adjustments are made to the NHS Drug tariff (which sets reimbursement prices for medicines dispensed under prescription) to calibrate delivery of future medicine margin and recoup any previous over- or under-delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035964dd-136d-4696-8ac7-83c1ceadb459
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79330000 - Statistical services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
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
Dolores Calle
Contact Email
dolores.calle@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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