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16 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Pharmaceutical Public Health Medicines Optimisation Support for East of England". The contract, which falls under the health services industry category, aims to provide enhanced Medicines Optimisation services across various local authorities within the East of England, specifically focusing on Medicines Management, Serious Incident Investigations, and more. The procurement method used was direct, without a competitive bidding process. The contractual agreement with Provide Community Interest Company was signed on 1st July 2026 and will remain active until 30th June 2030, with a total contract value of £663,480.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical and healthcare support services sectors, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions in Medicines Optimisation. Companies with expertise in pharmaceuticals, healthcare consultancy, and data analysis related to prescribing patterns and patient group directions would find this contract beneficial for growth. As the contract was awarded under a light-touch regime, businesses adept at forming partnerships with public health authorities can capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmaceutical Public Health Medicines optimisation support for East of England

Notice Description

Local Authorities in the East of England need enhanced Medicines Optimisation (MO) services to ensure high-quality care and compliance with statutory requirements. This specification defines a standardised MO service offer covering seven key areas: Medicines Management, Serious Incident Investigations, Prescribing Data Support, Patient Group Directions, Formulary Support for New Medicines, Standardised Pharmacy Charges, and Communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067072-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£663,480 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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