Award

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 09:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, NHS England procured a subscription service for a Medicines Patent Expiry Database for the fiscal year 2026/27. Located in London, this procurement falls under the category of health services and was completed using an open, below-threshold competition method. The process reached its award stage, resulting in an active contract with IPD Analytics, LLC, headquartered in the United States. This contract, valued at GBP 43,628.0 exclusive of VAT, was signed on 14 April 2026 and spans from 15 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in data analytics and intellectual property services related to pharmaceuticals. NHS England sought an information service capable of delivering real-time patent data, LoE analysis, and forecasting to facilitate strategic planning and cost savings. Companies equipped with expertise in advisory support, litigation tracking, and healthcare market analysis are well-suited for similar procurement opportunities, harnessing their capability to offer proactive and data-driven commercial strategies. Additionally, there is notable suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27

Notice Description

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription for 2026/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06043f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033629-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,628 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IPD ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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