Planning

Secondary Care Medicines Price Optimisation Solution

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Secondary Care Medicines Price Optimisation Solution" is being led by NHS England, located in Leeds. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, and it involves the development of a software solution to optimise medicine pricing for secondary care, ensuring purchases adhere to contract price points. This opportunity is to be procured via Crown Commercial Services' G-Cloud 14, in accordance with PCR 2015 regulations. The project, with a gross value of £2.7 million, is slated to begin on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2030, with future notices expected by 1st April 2026. The tender is considered above threshold and suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development for the healthcare sector, particularly those focusing on pricing optimisation solutions. Companies experienced in working with central government and public authorities, and those capable of delivering innovative software systems, are well-placed to compete for this contract. SMEs will find this opportunity particularly accommodating, given the specific suitability considerations in place. Successful bidders can look forward to leveraging this project to bolster their credentials and expand their footprint within the public healthcare procurement landscape in the UK.

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Notice Title

Secondary Care Medicines Price Optimisation Solution

Notice Description

Secondary Care Medicines Price Optimisation (Dispensing Procurement). Software which allows Trusts to identify price differentials for medicines, ensuring that all purchases are made within agreed contract price points. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services - G-Cloud 14 under PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041146-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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