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title: "DHSC: Statistical Advisor to Medicine Margin Survey"
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# DHSC: Statistical Advisor to Medicine Margin Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c63fcdf3-df61-42e8-a6a9-0304bac7750e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "DHSC: Statistical Advisor to Medicine Margin Survey" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the Business and Management Consultancy Services and Statistical Services industry categories, reached the award stage. The open procedure process, below the threshold, concluded on 24 March 2025. The awarded contract is active from 2 June 2025 and will last until 1 June 2030. The total contract value is £116,800, and services will be delivered in the UK at the Department's address in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those adept in statistical analysis. It provides a platform for growth by engaging in a project essential to adjusting the NHS Drug Tariff, critical for community pharmacies. Given its suitability for SMEs, businesses of smaller scale with expertise in delivering similar consultancy services are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities of this nature. The award to the University of Southampton further highlights the potential for large scale and experienced institutions to contribute effectively to such significant governmental projects.

## Notice

The medicine margin survey is a key component of this process by working to ensure that the correct level of funding is delivered to community pharmacies. Based on the results of the quarterly survey, adjustments are made to the NHS Drug tariff (which sets reimbursement prices for medicines dispensed under prescription) to calibrate delivery of future medicine margin and recoup any previous over- or under-delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035964dd-136d-4696-8ac7-83c1ceadb459 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,800 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79330000 - Statistical services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035964dd-136d-4696-8ac7-83c1ceadb459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035964dd-136d-4696-8ac7-83c1ceadb459
  25th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b0e8887-7916-4fa4-b5b4-15a9120ccda9
  DHSC - Statistical advisor for Medicine Margin Survey - C329379 - Contract - Counter signed Final_Redacted

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