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DHSC:NHSPP: Statistical advice to the Medicine Margin Survey

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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20 Mar 2024 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for "Statistical advice to the Medicine Margin Survey" to the University of Southampton. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract value is 24,400 GBP. The contract period is from December 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on November 30, 2023. The contract involves statistical services and is relevant to the healthcare industry. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector, to engage in providing essential support to the Department of Health and Social Care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this procurement, which aims to monitor pharmacy funding and adjust NHS Drug tariff prices based on survey results. The University of Southampton, as the awarded supplier, is an example of a large-scale organisation thriving in this competitive tender process, showcasing the potential for business growth in the healthcare statistical services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:NHSPP: Statistical advice to the Medicine Margin Survey

Notice Description

The medicine margin survey is required to monitor delivery of the agreed PS800m per year of pharmacy funding under the 2019-2024 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework. Based on the results of the quarterly survey, adjustments are made to NHS Drug tariff which sets reimbursement prices for medicines dispensed under prescription, to calibrate delivery of future medicine margin and recoup any previous funding over or under delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee3f6351-924d-4609-8c08-a55852180a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e671f410-752d-4ced-905a-8bb3f0b82ad8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 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
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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