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title: "Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance"
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published: "2024-07-17"
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# Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a4635e-e6b0-49c8-97f4-1e26bf7e1c77

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance" contract was led by NHS England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract involves clinical assurance and horizon scanning for new medicines with key dates starting from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement stage is in the award phase.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to collaborate with NHS England. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract should have expertise in clinical assurance and horizon scanning for medicines. The contract offers a substantial value of 78769 GBP and is expected to benefit both the buying organization and the supplier, THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

## Notice

Clinical assurance and horizon scanning for all new medicines and 3 year reviews to ensure that content reflects, and is consistent with, that available in the latest versions of the BNF, SPCs, the manufacturer's Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and material from relevant patient support organisations. Additional information: NHS to NHS contract. Redacted contract added 17/07/2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4af6d69-b800-44cb-b5a0-6eca5e802a36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,769 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,769 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4af6d69-b800-44cb-b5a0-6eca5e802a36
- 8 Jul 2024 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5717e7e-3c40-4da2-ade7-93a9117b83ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4af6d69-b800-44cb-b5a0-6eca5e802a36
  17th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5717e7e-3c40-4da2-ade7-93a9117b83ed
  8th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efab683f-e71d-4b75-bd18-f47630b096b6
  (REDACTED - C285299) NHS UK Medicines A-Z Clinical Assurance Contract - Standard NHS Contract Terms

## Provenance

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