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DHSC: PCP: Evidence Summaries (4 lots) FY 24/25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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09 Sep 2024 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is inviting tenders for the provision of evidence summaries, under the title "DHSC: PCP: Evidence Summaries (4 lots) FY 24/25". The UK National Screening Committee seeks to ensure its recommendations on screening programmes are up to date through the delivery of these summaries. This contract, which spans four lots (Biliary atresia, Group B strep, Breast Risk Stratification, and Targeted Screening), has an estimated total value of £248,264 excluding VAT, with each lot valued at £62,066. The tender is currently in the procurement stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st October 2024 at 12 noon. The contract will commence on 10th December 2024 and will run for nine months with the possibility of a two-month extension, covering locations including the UK, Europe, and specific territories.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services. By participating in this competitive open procedure, businesses can contribute to vital health initiatives while expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The evidence summaries require expertise in reviewing and synthesizing significant developments in medical research, making it ideal for firms with a strong background in systematic reviews, cost-effectiveness models, and disease modelling exercises. This opportunity is available via the DHSC Atamis eTendering system, where interested parties can register and submit their proposals.

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Notice Title

DHSC: PCP: Evidence Summaries (4 lots) FY 24/25

Notice Description

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises Ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries on all aspects of screening. The UK NSC makes recommendations on whether or not to introduce screening programmes for over 100 conditions. The evidence team, part of the UK NSC Secretariat, hosted by the Department of Health and Social Care, is responsible for managing the evidence review process to ensure UK NSC recommendations remain up to date. The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to appoint a contractor/s to deliver Evidence summaries.Their purpose is to gauge if there have been significant developments in the evidence base on important questions identified in previous reviews on the same topic. They also establish if a current recommendation can be reaffirmed, establish if a topic is likely to benefit from further assessment through the development of different, more in depth, types of evidence product. More in-depth evidence products include systematic reviews, cost effectiveness models and disease modelling exercises. This contract has been divided into 4 lots. Each lot corresponds to the following lots Lot 1 Biliary atresia Lot 2 Group B strep Lot 3 Breast Risk Stratification Lot 4 Targeted Screening Contract Project Reference: C294820 Contract term: 9 months with the option to extend for up to further 2 months. Estimated contract value (including extensions) for all the lots (4) is: PS248,264 (excluding VAT), PS297,916.80 (inclusive of VAT). Each lot (evidence maps) estimated value is: PS62,066 (excluding VAT), PS74,479.20 (inclusive of VAT) The contracting authority considers that this future opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. For full details on the instruction to tender and terms of participations please refer to the Invitation to Tender document. Deadline for submission: 21st October 2024 at 12 noon Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-520e9505-5c74-43ee-acf3-119e3d4444f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c37bec-215c-496c-a5ab-73b2aa40b11f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Dec 2024 - 9 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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