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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 & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e669

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## Summary

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has conducted a procurement process seeking a Statistical Advisor to the Medicine Margin Survey, classified under statistical services. The procurement is being executed via an open procedure under the PCR 2015, covering GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) standards. The contract was successfully awarded to the University of Southampton, with the award phase completed as of 25th June 2025. The project aims to ensure proper funding to community pharmacies through effective adjustments to the NHS Drug tariff based on quarterly survey results. The anticipated contract start date was 31st April 2025, with an initial duration of two years, extendable up to four years, and an expiry date set for 1st June 2027. The procurement primarily targets services, with the tender period concluding on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the statistical, technical analysis, or consultancy services industries, particularly those with expertise in healthcare. Businesses that can provide high-quality service, as indicated by the award criteria, which prioritise quality (70%) and social value (10%), alongside competitive pricing (20%), will find this contract beneficial for growth. The involvement in such a pivotal survey affecting national healthcare policy can bolster a company's portfolio and reputation within the public sector. Small to medium enterprises, especially those with specialisation in healthcare analytics or those capable of executing complex statistical procedures, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders in the future. The geographical focus is primarily in the UKI32 region, offering local businesses an advantage in terms of service delivery and compliance.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was conducted to award for an independent statistical advisor to support the DHSC to deliver the its commitment to ensure and monitor delivery of agreed community pharmacy funding is delivered.
The advertised contract value was PS125,000 exclusive of VAT and the anticipated contract start date was 31/04/2025. The contract was awarded for 2 years with with options and an expiry date of 1/06/2027.
Deadline for submitting tenders was 24/03/2025 and the route to market was an Open Procedure under PCR 2015.
There were no challenges during the standstill period and One contract for the value of PS46,720 was successfully awarded.

Options: Award a 2 year contract with an option to renew for a further 1 to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034988-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## 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 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034988-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006706-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com

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