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Subscription to PrescQIPP

Strategic planning and performance group

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21 May 2026 at 11:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves a direct award for a subscription to the PrescQIPP platform, initiated by the Strategic Planning and Performance Group, a public authority within the central government of Northern Ireland. The contract, concerning the industry category of software packages and information systems, is located in the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in Belfast. This contract aims to utilise the PrescQIPP platform for accessing evidence-based resources, training, and networks to improve medicines-related care for patients. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026, commenced on 1st April 2026, and will remain active until 31st March 2029, with the potential to extend for up to two additional years.

This procurement presents opportunities for growth particularly for suppliers specialising in software systems and information management tailored to healthcare improvements. Although this specific tender was a direct award to PRESCQIPP C.I.C., businesses with similar offerings might consider developing niche platforms or services that address gaps in existing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the health tech space with innovative solutions and comprehensive training supports could potentially engage in similar tenders by ensuring their offerings align with public sector needs, thereby expanding their presence within governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to PrescQIPP

Notice Description

Subscription to PrescQIPP for use of their Platform to access evidence-based resources, training and networks, to improve medicines-related care to patients,

Procurement Information

PrescQIPP is the only platform/system currently available that provides access the training, resources and networks that can assist with imporving medicines-related care to patients. There are no reasonable alternatives to this platform. As such, we are relying on the justification of technical reasons as to why this requirement is suitable for a Direct Award. Procurement Act 20203, Schedule 5 Part 6 justification for a Direct Award. 6 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046937-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Strategic planning and performance group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BS
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESCQIPP C.I.C.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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