--- title: "Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription Contracting Authority 25-26" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription Contracting Authority 25-26 Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10fa326c-68f6-454e-bfbf-747719637391.json) ## Summary NHS England is seeking to procure a subscription for an information source/database to track medicines' patent expiry for the period of 2025-2026. The procurement process is categorised under "Health services" and is of great commercial interest to the Medicines Value Team (MVT) and the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU). The contract has an estimated value of £45,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The tender stage is active, and interested suppliers have until 3rd March 2025 to submit their proposals. The procurement follows a competitive quotation method (below threshold) and is aimed at SMEs, with the work being delivered within England, specifically to an address in Leeds (LS1 4AP). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in data management and health services, particularly those with expertise in pharmaceutical patents. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract are those capable of providing accurate and timely data that can be integrated into NHS planning and delivery workflows. SMEs involved in this industry category can leverage this tender to gain a foothold in the public sector, secure a steady revenue stream, and showcase their capabilities in delivering high-value services to a prominent public health organisation like NHS England. ## Notice The Medicines Value Team (MVT) and the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU) have a strong commercial interest in accurate and timely patent expiry information and are looking to procure an information source/database access subscription. The Medicines Value Team (MVT) and the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU) have a strong commercial interest in accurate and timely patent expiry information and are looking to procure an information source/database access subscription which will help identify patent expiry opportunities which can then integrate into work planning and delivery to drive further value for the NHS. A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITQ document once suppliers have registered their interest. Please note: the budget for this work is PS45,000 exclusive of VAT. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Medicines Patent Expiry Database' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message' Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c1abdf-023d-43cf-ad2c-d8f79642a8bc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c1abdf-023d-43cf-ad2c-d8f79642a8bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22c1abdf-023d-43cf-ad2c-d8f79642a8bc 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74e39e36-26c7-461c-afb9-4b1d338cdba2 Medicine Patent Expiry Database Subscription 2025-2026 ITQ ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/login - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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