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Intelligence on global pharmaceutical

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for providing intelligence on global pharmaceutical and biotech pipelines, including real-time data on clinical trials, regulatory activity, and epidemiology, was awarded by the British Business Bank PLC. The contracting process falls under the services category and utilises a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold, hence completed without competition. Located in Sheffield within the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is complete with an active award issued to Pharma Intelligence U.K. Limited. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, involving an approximate gross value of £100,996.80, with specifics legally grounded in legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those able to provide software-related services tailored to the pharmaceutical industry. Since the procurement method bypassed competition, suitable large-scale enterprises with the capacity to supply sophisticated intelligence solutions could greatly benefit and expand their reach in this sector. With the involvement of Pharma Intelligence U.K. Limited, a substantial player in the field, there is potential for knowledge-sharing and enhancement of service offerings, fostering growth within companies adept at navigating and leveraging pharmaceutical data analytics.

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Notice Title

Intelligence on global pharmaceutical

Notice Description

Provides comprehensive, real-time intelligence on pharmaceutical and biotech pipelines, clinical trials, regulatory activity, and epidemiology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068330
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034287-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHARMA INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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