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Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) 2025/2026

NHS England

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jun 2026 at 15:29

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04 Feb 2026 at 21:20

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:23

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10 Sep 2025 at 15:44

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has recently concluded a contract related to the Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) for the period of 2025/2026, situated in the United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under statutory audit services, involved overseeing prescription claims exempt from payment by cross-referencing these claims with existing exemption schemes and relevant records. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA) was delegated this task under a direct award procurement method, as outlined by the NHS Business Services Authority Directions 2015. The procurement stage reflects a completed status as of the latest update on 9 June 2026, with the implementation period initially set from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities predominantly for large-scale organisations similar to NHS BSA, given the specialised nature of the service involving technical expertise in audit and verification of prescription exemptions. Although the contract for this period has been terminated following its completion, understanding the procurement process and service requirements can inform businesses contemplating future participation in similar tenders. Companies offering services in auditing and fraud detection, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and healthcare services, are well-suited competitors for such tenders managed by central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) 2025/2026

Notice Description

Prescription Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2025/2026 The Provider will investigate a random sample of prescription claims from patients who have claimed exemption from payment to verify the accuracy of the exemption declared. Claims are verified by cross checking the patient details on the prescription claim against the Provider records of valid exemption schemes which the Provider administer in addition to DWP records.

Procurement Information

This function is delegated to the NHS BSA under the NHS Business Services Authority (Payments, Charges, Recovery of Charges and Penalty Charges) Directions 2015 (the 2015 Directions).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054386-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,585,381 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Additional Buyers

NHS ENGLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS BSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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