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Health Service Journal 2025-28

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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03 Mar 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process for the "Health Service Journal 2025-28" contract, classified under the health services industry category. The purpose of this contract is to provide access to the Health Service Journal Corporate subscription for 25 licences over a three-year period with a total value of £24,000. The contract, which benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), was awarded to HSJ Information Ltd, a London-based company. The contract began on 6th March 2025 and is set to end on 30th January 2026, following a competitive quotation (below threshold) procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs looking to expand their clientele by providing essential health service journal access. Businesses specialising in subscription-based services, particularly within the health sector, would find this contract well-aligned with their specialties. The focus on SME suitability indicates a supportive environment for smaller enterprises to compete and grow their services by partnering with notable public authorities such as the NAO.

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Notice Title

Health Service Journal 2025-28

Notice Description

NAO requires access to the Health Service Journal Corporate subscription based on 25 licences. The contract contract value covers for the 3 years duration including any increases in the cost over the 3 years period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed5c847-1564-4f12-a8be-5b9128e08266
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74581d0f-37af-4221-9cdf-5845e94274f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSJ INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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