---
title: "Medicines Optimisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b4d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064b4d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Medicines Optimisation

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b4d

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Medicines Optimisation." This contract falls under the services category, specifically IT services involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The location for delivery includes regions UKL17 and UKL14 in the United Kingdom, with Cardiff as the primary office of the buyer. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award status pending as of 9th February 2026. Key dates include a contract period from 26th April 2026 to 25th April 2028, with a milestone set for 2nd March 2026. The procurement method was direct, classified as a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender for Medicines Optimisation presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those experienced in developing electronic approval systems for healthcare. Suitable contenders are likely large-scale IT service providers capable of meeting the regulatory compliance requirements set forth by NICE and AWMSG recommendations. This contract is a strategic opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-cost drug approval systems, fostering both clinical and financial governance. Companies like Blueteq, a large supplier in the industry, are examples of enterprises well-suited to this kind of partnership, allowing for potential growth and expansion within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

CTMUHB wishes to appoint Bluteq to continue delivery of a Medicines Optimisation electronic approval system for high costs drug for the purpose of providing clinical and financial governance ensuring compliance with NICE and AWMSG recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUETEQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2026
  9th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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