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title: "VPAS 2024 External Research Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-829edbc4-4fdc-4abf-b179-2a10622d5467"
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# VPAS 2024 External Research Support

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-829edbc4-4fdc-4abf-b179-2a10622d5467

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for "VPAS 2024 External Research Support" in the health services category. The contract, valued at £81,500 GBP, was officially signed with Edge Health. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 26th January 2023, with the contract period running from 9th February 2023 to 31st March 2023. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The procurement process for "VPAS 2024 External Research Support" by NHS England has successfully awarded the contract to Edge Health. This opportunity in the health services sector can benefit businesses that specialise in research within the pharmaceutical post-patent market. Companies focused on out of patent branded products, particularly in the context of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access, are well-suited to compete for this contract. For businesses looking to grow through public procurement, this tender provides an avenue to contribute to vital healthcare research initiatives.

## Notice

For the provision of research into the post-patent market for pharmaceuticals, including out of patent branded products in the context of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS) by 31st March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee088e-cde9-44cb-8ca3-235a1ff9d8dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGE HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee088e-cde9-44cb-8ca3-235a1ff9d8dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ee088e-cde9-44cb-8ca3-235a1ff9d8dc
  3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3a8c45d-ad55-46a8-89d1-8a81005a511f
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