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title: "Multi study license for CPRD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c71f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-09"
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# Multi study license for CPRD

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c71f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Aston University, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Multi study license for CPRD" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on data services. Located at Aston Triangle, Birmingham, the tender was awarded on 9th July 2026. The procurement method used for this tender was direct, falling below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract is active, having started on 29th June 2026 and concluding on 28th June 2027. The awarded supplier is the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), located in Canary Wharf, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in data services and management. Companies with expertise in handling medical and clinical data would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, particularly those looking to partner with higher education institutions like Aston University. Businesses that are adept at managing and securing large datasets on dedicated servers and have experience working with health research data could find potential growth and collaboration opportunities. Furthermore, engaging in contracts with public authorities can enhance credibility and open doors to additional government tenders.

## Notice

Provision of a multi-study licence for the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). The datasets will be hosted on a dedicated server at Aston University, with access managed through strict access controls in accordance with the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064535-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLINICAL PRACTICE RESEARCH DATALINK (CPRD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064535-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064535-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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