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title: "Medicines Patent Expiry Database"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fc264fe-4c97-49c2-ab6f-36555f477694"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-11-25"
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# Medicines Patent Expiry Database

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fc264fe-4c97-49c2-ab6f-36555f477694

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England is seeking a supplier for the Medicines Patent Expiry Database. This procurement opportunity falls under the health services category, with a budget of £35,000 GBP. The deadline for submitting tenders is December 9, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 3, 2023, and end on March 31, 2023. The procurement method identified for this opportunity is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender issued by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses interested in the healthcare sector to provide a subscription service for accurate patent expiry information. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. The location for the procurement is in Leeds, United Kingdom, making it ideal for local businesses as well. Potential bidders should take note of the detailed instructions provided in the NHS England e-procurement system to engage with this opportunity effectively.

## 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 PS35,000 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'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90be943e-e098-4433-8277-73fe623197e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | LS2 7UE |
| 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 | 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

- 25 Nov 2022 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90be943e-e098-4433-8277-73fe623197e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90be943e-e098-4433-8277-73fe623197e1
  25th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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