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title: "DHSC:NHSPP: Statistical advice to the Medicine Margin Survey"
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# DHSC:NHSPP: Statistical advice to the Medicine Margin Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee3f6351-924d-4609-8c08-a55852180a41

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for "Statistical advice to the Medicine Margin Survey" to the University of Southampton. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract value is 24,400 GBP. The contract period is from December 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on November 30, 2023. The contract involves statistical services and is relevant to the healthcare industry. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector, to engage in providing essential support to the Department of Health and Social Care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this procurement, which aims to monitor pharmacy funding and adjust NHS Drug tariff prices based on survey results. The University of Southampton, as the awarded supplier, is an example of a large-scale organisation thriving in this competitive tender process, showcasing the potential for business growth in the healthcare statistical services sector.

## Notice

The medicine margin survey is required to monitor delivery of the agreed PS800m per year of pharmacy funding under the 2019-2024 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework. Based on the results of the quarterly survey, adjustments are made to NHS Drug tariff which sets reimbursement prices for medicines dispensed under prescription, to calibrate delivery of future medicine margin and recoup any previous funding over or under delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e671f410-752d-4ced-905a-8bb3f0b82ad8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,400 |
| 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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e671f410-752d-4ced-905a-8bb3f0b82ad8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e671f410-752d-4ced-905a-8bb3f0b82ad8
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/095a2717-6f86-47b1-82c6-6bfcae40d355
  Statistical Advisor contract MF200324_Redacted

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