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HSJ News Subscription Licences 25/26

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS England focused on the acquisition of digital subscriptions for HSJ News Subscription Licences for 2025-2026. NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, is tasked with acquiring news and information services related to health management and innovation, designed to enhance media coverage monitoring across the NHS landscape. The contracting process was directly executed through a "Below threshold - without competition" method, indicating a straightforward approach suitable for services valued at £26,000 GBP. The procurement stage concerning this contract is at the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 30 March 2025 and concluding on 29 March 2026. Relevant industry classification includes Health services, offering significant insights into healthcare improvements and practices.

The tender provides promising opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare information services, particularly those specialising in news publication and digital subscription solutions. High-quality media coverage and intelligence services are in demand by NHS England, positioning digital service providers to substantially impact communication portfolios within central government areas. HSJ Information LTD, a large-scale supplier, has successfully attained the contract, yet similar businesses with expertise in health-focused digital content or expert briefings would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. This opportunity could lead to expanded professional networks and increased visibility within the healthcare and government sectors.

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Notice Title

HSJ News Subscription Licences 25/26

Notice Description

HSJ as part of Wilmington Healthcare provides News and information on health management, healthcare innovation and best practice through digital subscriptions. Services include HSJ Solutions, Intelligence, Expert Briefing and Events. With the increased health demands and as part of the communications portfolio, there is a requirement to monitor media coverage on NHS stories across the NHSE landscape.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078891-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
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

HSJ INFORMATION

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