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Provision of Public Health Knowledge and Library Services from UKHSA

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Jan 2025 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Public Health Knowledge and Library Services from UKHSA. Categorised under Health Services (CPV: 85100000), this direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. Key deadlines included the tender period end date on 24th January 2025 and the contract period running from 27th January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The project is valued at GBP 19,500. The services will be delivered in Leeds (postal code LS1 4AW), United Kingdom, supporting NHS England's public health professionals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in library and information services, particularly those experienced in healthcare. The contract involves an extensive array of resources and expert services, including e-journals, e-books, document delivery, inter-library loans, and training in information skills, aimed at enhancing patient care and advancing professional expertise. By fulfilling these requirements, businesses can establish a strong partnership with NHS England, potentially leading to further collaborations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Health Knowledge and Library Services from UKHSA

Notice Description

The UKHSA library service provides comprehensive support to public health professionals and other senior leaders working in the NSHE through an extensive array of resources and expert services. Practitioners benefit from access to a vast collection of e-journals, e-books, and physical collections, ensuring they have the information needed for informed decision-making. The library offers skilled literature searching and precise information retrieval, along with document delivery and inter-library loans to quickly fulfill resource needs. Staff also receive support in copyright and licensing, as well as regular knowledge updates and tailored alerting services to stay current with the latest research. By promoting and facilitating access to these resources and offering training in information skills, the library service empowers NHS practitioners with essential tools to enhance patient care and advance their professional expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b59dacf-d9c3-4ccf-8caf-cdb1abb6b94d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKHSA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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