AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FOI-02793

#Request

You asked us:

_‘How many pharmacy contractors (by count of ODS code) have had funds reclaimed as part of the Post Payment Verification process for the Medicines Delivery Service since the service was first commissioned until the most currently available data. Please give ODS code, name, address and post code of pharmacy, month reclaimed and reclaim amount in pounds._

_How many pharmacy contractors have been asked to provide evidence by the NHS BSA and or informed that they may be subject to a future reclaim of funds as part of the Post Payment Verification process for the Medicines Delivery Service since it was commissioned to the most recent data available._

_What is the average and median, minimum (over zero) and maximum sum being reclaimed from each pharmacy contractor as part of the Post Payment Verification process for the Medicines Delivery Service from the day the service was until the end of April 2025._

_Please provide details of the criteria used by the NHS BSA to identify contractors to be asked to submit further information for the Medicines Delivery Service Post Payment Verification process from the day the service was commissioned until the most recent data available’_

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

#Our response

I can confirm that the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) holds the information you have requested, and a copy of the information is attached.

#Data Queries

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data.

#Reusing the data and copyright

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. 

This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement:

“NHSBSA Copyright 2025” This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence.

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated.  Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information. 

Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02855

##Request

I am a journalist researching the reported rise in Beta Blocker prescriptions in England over the last few years.  

  

I wanted to find out whether this is true. I have looked through the data sets available on the NHSBSA website but unfortunately am unable to find the information I need. 

  

I am hoping to see whether there is data available for prescription rates for the following drugs over the last 5 years: 

  

Atenol (Tenormin) 

Bisoprolol (Cardicor or Emcor) 

Carvedilol 

Labetalol 

Propranolol 

Solatol 

  

Please could you let me know if this information is available for me to look through? 

##Response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you.  

 

The information you have requested is available via our Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA): 

 

 

2023/24 - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/prescription-cost-analysis-england/prescription-cost-analysis-england-202324

2022/23 - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/prescription-cost-analysis-england/prescription-cost-analysis-england-2022-23


2021/22 - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/prescription-cost-analysis-england/prescription-cost-analysis-england-202122
  

2020/21 - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/prescription-cost-analysis-england/prescription-cost-analysis-england-2020-21


2019 - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/prescription-cost-analysis-england/prescription-cost-analysis-england-2019


 

Our PCA currently only goes up to 2023/24, with the 2024/25 publication scheduled to be released on Thursday 5 June 2025. 

 

Additional data with a more granular breakdown is available in our English Prescribing Dataset (EPD): 

English Prescribing Dataset (EPD) - Datasets - Open Data Portal 

 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full -  

 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21  

 

Publishing this response 

 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 

 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02855 

 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 

Tags: beta blocker
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02827

##Request

Can I request an updated list of pharmacy contractors that are indicated as Distance Selling on your database? 

##Response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you.  

 

The information you requested is available at the following web link: 

 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/contractor-details 

 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 exemption in full:  

 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21 

 

Advice and assistance 

 

This can be downloaded by accessing the latest monthly data and by filtering it to distance selling contractor and true. 
  

The Contractor Details dataset is published monthly and contains a list of pharmacy and appliance contractors includes contractors for England, Wales, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney. The list of contractors is based on information attached to NHS geographies, such as Regions and Integrated Care Board (ICBs) as of the published month. 

 

Publishing this response 

 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 

 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02827 

 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 

Tags: Pharmacy Contractors
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02795

#Request

_Information on the current protocol for dealing with patients who are in active addiction but also have mental health issues. Are patients seen by mental health providers while in active addiction or are they sent to a separate service? Are mental health providers (for mild to moderate care - e.g., talking therapies) trained on dealing with patients with addiction issues?_

##Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

__Advice and Assistance__

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England or National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

__NHS England__

NHS England

PO Box 16738

Redditch

B97 9PT

Telephone 0300 311 22 33

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net    

Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/ 

Following the announcement on 13 March 2025 regarding the disbanding of NHS England, please be assured that at this time they can be contacted for information as normal. 

More information can be found here: NHS England https://www.england.nhs.uk/

__NICE__

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

3rd floor

3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

Email: nice@nice.org.uk.


Tags: MENTAL HEALTH, NHS England, NICE
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02785

##Request

Relates to FOI-02711 - Could I also ask for the sum amount of tax of the scheme pays elections for each of the categories identified both in column B and C? 

##Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested and a copy of the information and notes explaining it is attached. 

 

Please read the below notes to ensure correct understanding of the data. 

 

If a member has multiple elections for the 2020 tax year these will only be counted once. We only retain data on scheme pays elections which are approved and implemented.  

 

Members rejected for scheme pays are not included in this data. 

 

2019/20 Pension Annual Allowance Charge Compensation Policy (PAACS) 

Clinical staff who went over their annual allowance for the 2019/20 tax year who used scheme pays to pay their tax charge will be compensated in retirement for any reduction to their NHS Pension Scheme benefits. More information about the NHSEI 2019/20 Pension Annual Allowance Charge Compensation policy can be found on the NHSEI website. Details of the 2019/20 Pension Annual Allowance Charge Compensation Policy (Wales) can be found on the NHS Confed website. The deadline for applications was 31 March 2022. More information can be found on our website: Annual allowance | NHSBSA  

 

Publishing this response 

 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 

 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02785  

 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 

 

Data Queries 

 

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data. 

Reusing the data and copyright 

 

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. 

 

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at: 

 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

 

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2025”. Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence. 

 

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information. 

 

Tags: NHS Pension Scheme
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02776

##Request

I would like to appeal my penalty charge notice as I don't think this is correct, I receive universal credit and I'm heavily in debt, bank statements can be provided on request. 

 

I also am requesting a freedom of information request, I would like to know how many people have actually been fined for this issue, how many people have paid the fine, and also how many people you have taken to court for this issue. 

##Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds some of the information you have requested. 

 

 In the past 12 months, from 21st May 2024 - 16th May 2025 we have issued a total of 115,463 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) where Universal Credit was claimed on the Dental Treatment Form. Of those PCNs issued, 60,677 have made a payment. 0 have been taken to court. 

 

We do not hold information about the specific circumstances such as mentioned above around debt. The PCNs were issued as no exemption/benefit was found in our matching process with DWP and no exemption/benefit was provided after the enquiry letter was issued. 

 

Publishing this response 

 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 

 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02776 

 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 

 

Data Queries 

 

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data. 

Reusing the data and copyright 

 

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. 

 

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at: 

 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

 

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2025”. Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence. 

 

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information. 

Tags: NHS dental treatment, Penalty Charge Notice, Universal credit
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02797

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

Request

 Please could you help with answering the following questions. 
 
1.	 Can you describe what Automation RPA licenses you currently hold and the quantity of each? 

2.	What are the annual costs of those licenses including support?  

3.	What is the renewal date for those licenses?

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 29 April 2025. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).  

##Our response

Question 1

Can you describe what Automation RPA licenses you currently hold and the quantity of each?

Blueprism – 30 Licenses

Question 2

What are the annual costs of those licenses including support?

£332,325 – excluding VAT

Question 3

What is the renewal date for those licenses?

29 June 2025

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02797 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

Data Queries

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data.

Reusing the data and copyright

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ 

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2025”. Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence.

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information.

Tags: NHS Procurement
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02821

##Request

I would like to know how NHS Network Clinics are funded. 

Are they independent from the NHS or do they receive money from the NHS? 

To whom should complains about NHS Network Clinics be addressed?

##Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA. 

 

Advice and Assistance 

 

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at: 

 

NHS England 

PO Box 16738 

Redditch 

B97 9PT 

Telephone 0300 311 22 33 

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net     

Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/  

Following the announcement on 13 March 2025 regarding the disbanding of NHS England, please be assured that at this time they can be contacted for information as normal.  

More information can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/

Publishing this response 

 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 

 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02821 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.  

Tags: NHSE, nhs network clinic
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02763

##Request

Please provide details of the numbers of staff in the NHS who have access to more than one NHS Mail (NHS.net) email account.

Please provide the job titles of those with more than one NHS Mail email account.

Please provide the role banding of those with more than one NHS Mail email account.

##Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.  
  

Advice and Assistance  
  

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. 

They can be contacted at:  

  
NHS England  
PO Box 16738  
Redditch  
B97 9PT  

Telephone 0300 311 22 33  

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net      

Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/   

  
Following the announcement on 13 March 2025 regarding the disbanding of NHS England, please be assured that at this time they can be contacted for information as normal.   


More information can be found here: NHS England  
 

Publishing this response 
 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 
 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02763  
 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 




Tags: NHS Mail
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02774

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information regarding the National Ambulance Uniforms and General Workwear Framework, awarded in 2022 by NHS Supply Chain (operating as an agent of NHS Business Services Authority).
 
Framework & Contract Overview

1.      The start date and total duration (including any extensions) of the framework/contract.

2.      Whether there is an extension clause in the framework or any associated contracts and if so, the duration and conditions of such an extension.
 
Tender Documentation & Process

3.      A copy of the full service/product specification provided to all bidders when the tender was last advertised.

4.      A list of suppliers who applied for inclusion at both the PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) and ITT (Invitation to Tender) stages, clearly indicating:

o       Those who were successful.

o       Those who were unsuccessful.
 
Contractual Performance & Oversight

5.      A copy of the contractual performance KPIs defined for this contract and/or framework.

6.      The name and title of the senior officer (outside of procurement) who holds accountability or strategic responsibility for the performance or delivery of this contract.
 
Financial Information

7.      The total actual spend to date under this framework and any sub-lots, from the contract start to the current date

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 23 April 2025. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. 

##Our response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

Advice and Assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) may hold some or all of the information you require. 

They can be contacted at:
 
Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Equinox House

City Link

Nottingham, NG2 4LA 

Email: foi@supplychain.nhs.uk 

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02774 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log