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Undergraduate Application Review

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Sep 2024 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for an analysis of undergraduate applications to The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This falls under the Research services industry category, with specific delivery to London, United Kingdom (postal code SE1 8UG). The procurement was conducted via a direct, single tender action (below threshold). The tender process is now at the award stage with key dates including the contract period from 1 May 2024 to 1 June 2024. The total value of the contract is £25,000, and the awarded date was 30 April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those experienced in application analysis or higher education consultancy. Although the opportunity was awarded directly, future similar tenders may benefit SMEs and VCSEs with niche expertise in educational research, creating avenues for business growth through public sector contracts. Interested businesses should closely monitor NHS England and UCAS for potential future tenders in this domain.

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Notice Title

Undergraduate Application Review

Notice Description

A one month agreement with UCAS for an analysis of undergraduate applications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eefaef7-3b30-477a-a2dd-af84275a09a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2669346c-090d-40f5-9935-ca55c08afd5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 1 Jun 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE (UCAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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