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title: "VPAS 2024 External Research Support"
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# VPAS 2024 External Research Support

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b70670ae-ac66-4865-b0f4-b840928fd91a

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England is looking for a supplier to provide research services for post-patent pharmaceutical products under the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS). The deadline for submissions is 31st March 2023, with a budget of £83,000 exclusive of VAT. The procurement process is open with an end date for the tender period on 26th January 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 9th February 2023 to 31st March 2023 in Leeds, England. This opportunity falls under the health services category.

This tender from NHS England for research services presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical market research, particularly in post-patent branded products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure. The nature of this procurement process could be well-suited for companies looking to engage with NHS England and contribute to the healthcare sector by providing valuable research insights within the specified budget and timeline.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a Supplier 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. 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 PS83,000 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 'VPAS 2024 External Research Support' * 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/cc19e749-006a-4c80-a9b0-43df4c3346e2 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| 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

- 12 Jan 2023 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc19e749-006a-4c80-a9b0-43df4c3346e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc19e749-006a-4c80-a9b0-43df4c3346e2
  12th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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