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Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a "Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27". This opportunity falls under the health services category and is linked to their Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) team. Located in London, NHS England intends to acquire a comprehensive subscription-based information service offering access to UK and EU patent data, and analytics on medicine patent expiries. The primary objective is to assist in strategic planning and enhance value by leveraging patent expiration. The procurement method is an open competition, and the tender period concludes on 27th January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 20th January 2026. The contract is valued at £45,000 to £54,000 for the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can deliver innovative information services focused on the pharmaceutical sector, especially those adept at providing data insights and strategic support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable, emphasizing social value and technical expertise. The procurement encourages entries from companies capable of offering technical advisory support, litigation tracking, and timely updates on market events. Such business engagements can lead to strengthened partnerships and enhanced reputation within the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27

Notice Description

NHS England's Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) team seeks to procure a subscription-based information service providing comprehensive, real-time access to UK and EU patent data, proprietary Loss of Exclusivity (LoE) analysis, and forecasting for medicines, including small molecules, biologics, and clinical candidates. This resource will enable accurate identification of patent expiry opportunities, supporting strategic planning and delivery to maximise value for the NHS. Patent expiry is a critical driver of cost savings, typically reducing prices of equivalent medicines by 70-90% compared to originator products. The solution must include expert advisory support, litigation tracking, and timely updates on regulatory and market events, ensuring NHS England can adopt proactive, data-driven commercial strategies.

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/002502-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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