National Poisons Information Service 1-Year Software Subscription

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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16 Jul 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a 1-year software subscription related to the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS). This contract, awarded to Content Online AB, spans the period from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 and involves providing access to critical medical and toxicology databases under a 40-user licence. The procurement method was direct and executed below threshold requirements, entailing no competitive bidding. The procurement is classified under the 'services' category and aims to support NPIS in delivering real-time clinical advice across the UK. The contract was signed on 08 July 2026, with a total gross value of £61,680.12.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and software provision, particularly those capable of supplying and managing subscription-based medical databases and licensing software packages. Companies in the IT sector with an expertise in healthcare solutions can benefit from similar future tenders by developing partnerships with public sector agencies. Furthermore, enterprises that have resources to provide tailored support services for national healthcare initiatives could leverage their skills by participating in such contracts to expand their market reach and strengthen industry presence.

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Notice Title

National Poisons Information Service 1-Year Software Subscription

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the renewal of a 1-year software subscription for the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), covering the period 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, as per the supplier quotation. The contract provides continued access to a suite of specialist medical and toxicology databases, including * Drugdex, * Poisindex, * Reprorisk, and * Complete Drug Interactions, delivered under a 40-user licence. These resources are critical to supporting NPIS's delivery of real-time clinical advice to healthcare professionals across the UK. NPIS is a UK-wide service commissioned by UKHSA on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and Devolved Administrations, and plays a vital role in advising NHS services on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of poisoned patients. Continued access to these databases is essential to maintain safe, evidence-based clinical decision-making and to mitigate risks to pati

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067446-2026
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

48218000 - License management software package

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT ONLINE

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