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title: "DHSC:SCI: support for a review of voluntary scheme for branded medicines"
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# DHSC:SCI: support for a review of voluntary scheme for branded medicines

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ccd609-e5d8-4930-81d5-168f38896858

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking project management consultancy services for a review of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines, as part of an important initiative to support financial sustainability in the NHS. The project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000) and covers multiple locations, including the UK and various territories. The procurement process is at the award stage, with PA Consulting Services Limited being the selected supplier. The contract period runs from 14th April 2025 to 15th July 2025, with an overall contract value of £99,600. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale consulting firms with expertise in healthcare consultancy, particularly those focusing on financial strategies and market access in the pharmaceutical sector. By engaging with the DHSC's vital project on controlling pharmaceutical expenditures, businesses can establish themselves as key players in the public sector's consulting arena. Such engagements could lead to future opportunities in similar governmental contracts and partnerships, thereby paving the way for ongoing collaboration and expanded influence in public health policy advisements.

## Notice

* The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access, and Growth (VPAG) is a rebate scheme on the pharmaceutical industry which generates income for the NHS and controls the bottom line of the NHS budget. This is critical to the financial sustainability of the NHS by controlling how much the NHS spends on branded drugs - this is one of the largest commercial agreements in Government. VPAG also includes important elements that support the wider medicines environment, including supporting greater and timelier patient access to new clinically and cost-effective medicines, and support for innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c126f-7352-4034-889d-0555f78aaa25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,600 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c126f-7352-4034-889d-0555f78aaa25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c126f-7352-4034-889d-0555f78aaa25
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a0f6204-267b-47e4-abc1-e3c0a550e3aa
  VPAG contract April 2025 fully signed_Redacted

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