Who won: IQVIA Private Sector Dispensing of Antimicrobials Data

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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. 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 and intellectual property required to provide the dataset. 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 reasonabl

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