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The provision of an annual license and subscription for the Choice and Medication website

NHS 24

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15 Jan 2026 at 14:21

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14 Apr 2022 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by NHS 24 involved a direct award contract to Mistura Enterprise Limited for an annual licence and subscription to the Choice and Medication website. This contract, classified under subscription services, falls within the services category and is located in the UKM region. The award is part of a complete procurement process using a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as per Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract is expected to be signed on 27th January 2026 following a 10-day standstill period. The intended contract, valued at £137,200, will extend over 48 months, highlighting a strategic choice by NHS 24, based in Glasgow, to enhance its informational resources on mental health conditions and treatments.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services and software packages, particularly those offering unique or technically specific solutions. Companies with expertise in mental health information systems may find potential growth by aligning with NHS 24’s objectives to provide comprehensive mental health resources. The procurement method suggests a necessity for distinct technical offerings, implying that businesses operating in niche areas with limited competition can benefit. Given the medium monetary value, this contract is particularly attractive for SMEs capable of delivering specialised software and information systems within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of an annual license and subscription for the Choice and Medication website

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice. NHS 24 intends to award a contract to Mistura Enterprise Limited for the provision of an annual licence and subscription to the Choice and Medication website for a period of 48 months. The intended direct award is made under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication), on the ground of absence of competition for technical reasons here no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Choice and Medication website offers patients information about mental health conditions and treatment options available.

Procurement Information

Regulation 33, Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 -- Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032dbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003534-2026
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
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£259,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS 24
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 4EB
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISTURA ENTERPRISE LIMITED

Further Information

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