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title: "DHSC: MPD: IQVIA Parallel Imports datasets (FY 21-22)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# DHSC: MPD: IQVIA Parallel Imports datasets (FY 21-22)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ae277e3-cc43-42dc-88ea-589748b0b636

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the procurement of analysis services related to Parallel Imports datasets to Duplicate- IQVIA. The contracting process was conducted using a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period spans from September 2, 2021, to August 30, 2023. The award, valued at £24,377, was initiated on September 2, 2021. The tender period ended on July 1, 2021, and the contract was finalised on October 1, 2021.

This procurement process by the Department of Health and Social Care offers opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete due to the nature of the tender. Given the direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold, businesses in the healthcare analysis services industry should consider engaging with the Department to explore potential growth opportunities within their sector.

## Notice

The NHS purchases some of its branded pharmaceutical products through a route known as Parallel Imports (PIs). This route allows the NHS to purchase medicines from other countries at lower prices than are available in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fdba81c-a1fa-4763-ad83-1d995cb37fd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 30 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,377 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | DUPLICATE- IQVIA; IQVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2023 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fdba81c-a1fa-4763-ad83-1d995cb37fd2
- 6 Apr 2023 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b92cb3-693f-48b8-a3d3-4897b663b6fa
- 1 Oct 2021 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b92cb3-693f-48b8-a3d3-4897b663b6fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fdba81c-a1fa-4763-ad83-1d995cb37fd2
  6th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07b92cb3-693f-48b8-a3d3-4897b663b6fa
  6th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NacS/q7uuWoRv4C137_fMLkFvl7F9yFbF.dl3RLgJuLXNJKc
  FINAL REDACTED Iqvia Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a561ce55-679f-433f-82c4-07b057a64a80
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae57dabf-d541-49d5-945f-a4ed90076190
  FINAL REDACTED Iqvia Contract

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