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Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) 2025/2026

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd, London, UKI45, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sharron Giblin

Contact Email: sharron.giblin@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
0.01 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 11:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79212300 - Statutory audit services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
NHS BSA
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Prescription Exemption Checking Service (DECS) 2025/2026 The Provider will investigate a random sample of prescription claims from patients who have claimed exemption from payment to verify the accuracy of the exemption declared. Claims are verified by cross checking the patient details on the prescription claim against the Provider records of valid exemption schemes which the Provider administer in addition to DWP records.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: Prescription Exemption Checking Service (PECS) 2025/2026

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