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title: "ITQ - Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2024-04-03"
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# ITQ - Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed75a43-2d14-41c2-99bc-99bbff9ed004

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking a subscription for an ITQ - Medicines Patent Expiry Database, aimed at obtaining accurate patent expiry information. The procurement method is limited through a competitive quotation process, with a value of £36,750. The tender deadline is April 18, 2024. The contract period starts on May 1, 2024, and ends on April 30, 2025. The procurement falls under the health services category and is located in Leeds, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing database access services or information sources related to patent expiry data. SMEs are encouraged to participate in the tender. Interested suppliers can register on the NHS England e-procurement system. For queries or portal assistance, tenderers can contact the Helpdesk via phone at 0800 9956035 or email at support-health@atamis.co.uk.

## 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 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 PS36,750 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/20049a77-ebd7-4796-a6f6-db4241f28028 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,750 |
| 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

- 3 Apr 2024 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20049a77-ebd7-4796-a6f6-db4241f28028
- 3 Apr 2024 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82fb5cc-59bc-4094-802f-d113c646c822

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20049a77-ebd7-4796-a6f6-db4241f28028
  3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82fb5cc-59bc-4094-802f-d113c646c822
  3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c04324-6c0b-4f1b-9015-16fcfedffa62
  C260285 - Medicine Patent Expiry ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/990f3590-b32f-4902-97eb-9e1954edde48
  C260285 - Medicine Patent Expiry ITQ

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/login
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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