Who won: National Poisons Information Service 1-Year Software Subscription

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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

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