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Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) Licence

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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14 May 2025 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park in the UK, has successfully completed a procurement process for acquiring a licence for the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). The contracting stage of this process, specifically awarded by direct procurement, was finalized on 9 April 2025. The contract, valued at £99,000, commenced on 10 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 9 April 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and pertains to database management and electronic data management software, imperative for supporting public health and clinical studies. This opportunity was without competition due to technical reasons, following the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This procurement offers strategic growth opportunities for businesses specializing in database software and electronic data management tools, particularly those capable of partnering with public sector authorities and handling comprehensive, anonymised health data. Firms in the healthcare technology industry, with robust data management solutions, would be especially suited for such procurement processes, enhancing their portfolios in public health research applications. Although the procurement method limits competition, understanding the requirements of such contracts can offer insights into future business opportunities with public authorities like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) Licence

Notice Description

Licence for the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) to support retrospective and prospective public health and clinical studies. CPRD collects anonymised patient data from a network of general practices across the UK. This primary care data is securely linked with a variety of other health-related datasets, creating a comprehensive, longitudinal resource that reflects the health of a representative UK population. Absent of competition due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051375
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021396-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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