Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

Darlington Borough Council, a public authority within sub-central government, recently completed the procurement process for a "Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment." This contract was procured through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and has been awarded to North of England Commissioning Support Unit, a large-scale supplier. The procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous health services and is located in the UKC13 region.

The contract is active, with a period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and carries a gross value of £5,367,960 GBP. The contract was signed on 31st March 2025, and the procurement has moved past the completion stage. This procurement opportunity presents a significant business growth potential for companies involved in health services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical assessments.

Large-scale suppliers like the North of England Commissioning Support Unit, which have the capability to manage and deliver robust health service evaluations efficiently, would find this kind of tender suitable. Businesses interested in similar contracts should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality assessments and may benefit from observing the procurement process used in this scenario, notably the direct method for sub-threshold services.