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Medicines Availability Analysis

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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11 Mar 2026 at 09:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a public authority within the central government based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "Medicines Availability Analysis." The process was direct and below the threshold, conducted without competition, focusing on services in market research. The contract was actively awarded on 19th February 2026, with the analysis covering the availability of medicinal products from January 2020 to December 2025 across comparator markets. IQVIA Ltd, a large supplier located in Reading, has been contracted for this service, with the contract period spanning from 20th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services related to healthcare and medicinal products. Companies with capabilities in benchmarking and analysing market trends could leverage this contract to grow their expertise in the sector. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their government contracts portfolio with health-related analysis would find this opportunity lucrative, especially those adept at handling services contracts within the UK's public sector. The direct procurement method may appeal to established firms like IQVIA Ltd, capable of providing quick and comprehensive analyses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Availability Analysis

Notice Description

An analysis to benchmark and analyse the availability of medicinal products from January 2020 to December 2025 across comparator markets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021614-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,827 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA

Further Information

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