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title: "National Poisons Information Service 1-Year Software Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-16"
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# National Poisons Information Service 1-Year Software Subscription

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd4a

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a 1-year software subscription related to the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS). This contract, awarded to Content Online AB, spans the period from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 and involves providing access to critical medical and toxicology databases under a 40-user licence. The procurement method was direct and executed below threshold requirements, entailing no competitive bidding. The procurement is classified under the 'services' category and aims to support NPIS in delivering real-time clinical advice across the UK. The contract was signed on 08 July 2026, with a total gross value of £61,680.12.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and software provision, particularly those capable of supplying and managing subscription-based medical databases and licensing software packages. Companies in the IT sector with an expertise in healthcare solutions can benefit from similar future tenders by developing partnerships with public sector agencies. Furthermore, enterprises that have resources to provide tailored support services for national healthcare initiatives could leverage their skills by participating in such contracts to expand their market reach and strengthen industry presence.

## Notice

This procurement relates to the renewal of a 1-year software subscription for the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), covering the period 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, as per the supplier quotation. The contract provides continued access to a suite of specialist medical and toxicology databases, including * Drugdex, * Poisindex, * Reprorisk, and * Complete Drug Interactions, delivered under a 40-user licence. These resources are critical to supporting NPIS's delivery of real-time clinical advice to healthcare professionals across the UK. NPIS is a UK-wide service commissioned by UKHSA on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and Devolved Administrations, and plays a vital role in advising NHS services on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of poisoned patients. Continued access to these databases is essential to maintain safe, evidence-based clinical decision-making and to mitigate risks to pati

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067446-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTENT ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067446-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067446-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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