---
title: "Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06043f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06043f

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, NHS England procured a subscription service for a Medicines Patent Expiry Database for the fiscal year 2026/27. Located in London, this procurement falls under the category of health services and was completed using an open, below-threshold competition method. The process reached its award stage, resulting in an active contract with IPD Analytics, LLC, headquartered in the United States. This contract, valued at GBP 43,628.0 exclusive of VAT, was signed on 14 April 2026 and spans from 15 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in data analytics and intellectual property services related to pharmaceuticals. NHS England sought an information service capable of delivering real-time patent data, LoE analysis, and forecasting to facilitate strategic planning and cost savings. Companies equipped with expertise in advisory support, litigation tracking, and healthcare market analysis are well-suited for similar procurement opportunities, harnessing their capability to offer proactive and data-driven commercial strategies. Additionally, there is notable suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the competitive landscape.

## Notice

Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription for 2026/27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033629-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,628 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPD ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033629-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 09:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002502-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033629-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002502-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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