---
title: "Provision of Pharmaceutical Public Health Medicines optimisation support for East of England"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# Provision of Pharmaceutical Public Health Medicines optimisation support for East of England

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc7d

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Pharmaceutical Public Health Medicines Optimisation Support for East of England". The contract, which falls under the health services industry category, aims to provide enhanced Medicines Optimisation services across various local authorities within the East of England, specifically focusing on Medicines Management, Serious Incident Investigations, and more. The procurement method used was direct, without a competitive bidding process. The contractual agreement with Provide Community Interest Company was signed on 1st July 2026 and will remain active until 30th June 2030, with a total contract value of £663,480.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the pharmaceutical and healthcare support services sectors, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions in Medicines Optimisation. Companies with expertise in pharmaceuticals, healthcare consultancy, and data analysis related to prescribing patterns and patient group directions would find this contract beneficial for growth. As the contract was awarded under a light-touch regime, businesses adept at forming partnerships with public health authorities can capitalise on similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Local Authorities in the East of England need enhanced Medicines Optimisation (MO) services to ensure high-quality care and compliance with statutory requirements. This specification defines a standardised MO service offer covering seven key areas: Medicines Management, Serious Incident Investigations, Prescribing Data Support, Patient Group Directions, Formulary Support for New Medicines, Standardised Pharmacy Charges, and Communications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067072-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £663,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROVIDE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 09:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067072-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067072-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://providecommunity.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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