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title: "DHSC: Medicines: Branded Medicines Dataset"
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# DHSC: Medicines: Branded Medicines Dataset

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1db8da9b-73f1-47e1-8773-52570e3e0206

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the "Medicines: Branded Medicines Dataset", classified under the software package and information systems industry category, with IQVIA LTD. as the supplier. This procurement was completed through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Leeds, England, the contract encompasses the purchase of vital datasets to support various medicines schemes. The award was active from 26th June 2025, with the contract running from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract value is £410,513.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the data and software services sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare systems and data analytics. SMEs are well-suited to compete due to the procurement's suitability considerations. With focus on the operation of branded medicine schemes, businesses with expertise in data management and regulatory compliance could greatly benefit from engaging in such contracts, allowing for increased exposure and the potential to expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Purchase of 3 datasets: 1.Parallel imports data - a critical data input required for the operation of the Branded Medicines Voluntary and Statutory Schemes. 2. Historic list price extract - for use in validating and filling gaps in reference prices allocated to older medicines as required by the Voluntary and Statutory Schemes. 3. Whole Market data - to support analysis of impacts on medicine spend and purchasing and operation of the Branded medicines Voluntary and Statutory Schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9f7f65-5310-4cd2-9a3f-e07f7af70019 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,513 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,513 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IQVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9f7f65-5310-4cd2-9a3f-e07f7af70019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9f7f65-5310-4cd2-9a3f-e07f7af70019
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c822e511-a4ab-4caa-b70a-041099139f3e
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Call-Off-Contract-IQVIA transaction data and parallel import data - FV_Redacted

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