Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27
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NHS England, a central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a "Medicines Patent Expiry Database Subscription 26/27". This opportunity falls under the health services category and is linked to their Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) team. Located in London, NHS England intends to acquire a comprehensive subscription-based information service offering access to UK and EU patent data, and analytics on medicine patent expiries.
The primary objective is to assist in strategic planning and enhance value by leveraging patent expiration. The procurement method is an open competition, and the tender period concludes on 27th January 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 20th January 2026. The contract is valued at £45,000 to £54,000 for the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can deliver innovative information services focused on the pharmaceutical sector, especially those adept at providing data insights and strategic support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable, emphasizing social value and technical expertise. The procurement encourages entries from companies capable of offering technical advisory support, litigation tracking, and timely updates on market events.
Such business engagements can lead to strengthened partnerships and enhanced reputation within the healthcare procurement landscape.
NHS England's Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) team seeks to procure a subscription-based information service providing comprehensive, real-time access to UK and EU patent data, proprietary Loss of Exclusivity (LoE) analysis, and forecasting for medicines, including small molecules, biologics, and clinical candidates. This resource will enable accurate identification of patent expiry opportunities, supporting strategic planning and delivery to maximise value for the NHS. Patent expiry is a critical driver of cost savings, typically reducing prices of equivalent medicines by 70-90% compared to originator products.
The solution must include expert advisory support, litigation tracking, and timely updates on regulatory and market events, ensuring NHS England can adopt proactive, data-driven commercial strategies.
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