IQVIA Private Sector Dispensing of Antimicrobials Data

Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requires continued access to private sector antimicrobial dispensing data to support antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, public health reporting, and monitoring of the UK National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance. The contract covers the provision of privately dispensed antimicrobial prescribing data across England for the period 18 November 2026 to 17 November 2029. The data supports national surveillance, trend analysis, research, policy evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making. Continued access is required to maintain reporting continuity and support the delivery of national AMR objectives.

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

Procurement Notices

procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk

Contract period

18 Nov 2026 → 17 Nov 2029

Value incl. VAT

£146k

Category

services

Awarded suppliers

• IQVIA LTD. · GB-PPON-PBCP-5951-LYMH · UKJ11, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

This contract is being awarded under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 (Single Supplier: Intellectual Property or Exclusive Rights). IQVIA Ltd owns and controls the proprietary data sources, methodologies and intellectual property required to provide the private sector antimicrobial dispensing dataset used by UKHSA. Market assessment has not identified an alternative supplier capable of providing an equivalent dataset covering privately dispensed antimicrobial medicines across England. UKHSA has therefore concluded that only IQVIA Ltd can provide the required dataset and that no reasonable substitute exists.