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IQVIA: Private Sector Dispensing of Antimicrobials (PDAM) Data

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has awarded a contract titled "IQVIA: Private Sector Dispensing of Antimicrobials (PDAM) Data" to IQVIA Ltd. This procurement, focused on accessing antimicrobial dispensing data, supports national surveillance and stewardship efforts. Located in London, the buying organisation represents central government authority. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, in the goods category, started on 1st November 2025 with an end date of 31st October 2026 and involves a contract value of £38,768, with a gross amount of £46,521.6.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in database and software package services, particularly those dealing with healthcare data analytics. Companies specialising in data management for health surveillance and stewardship could find the contract beneficial due to its focus on antimicrobial dispensing data, an area critical to national health objectives. Businesses with proven expertise in handling sensitive health data would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities, leveraging the chance to strengthen relationships within the central government sector. Given the nature of the procurement method used, large-scale suppliers like IQVIA Ltd., which can provide exclusive and specialised data services, are particularly well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

IQVIA: Private Sector Dispensing of Antimicrobials (PDAM) Data

Notice Description

Access to Private Sector Dispensing of Antimicrobials (PDAM) data, collected exclusively by IQVIA Ltd. The dataset supports UKHSA's national antimicrobial surveillance and stewardship objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ded9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072868-2025
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,768 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA

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