Tender

RA276740 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

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Tender

23 Dec 2019 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is seeking a market research agency to conduct a minimum of four focus groups as part of the National Overprescribing Review. The tender, titled "RA276740 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review," falls under the business services category and is located in Salford, England. The open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd January 2020. Clarification questions were due by 18th December 2019, with responses provided within 48 business hours.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the market research, consulting, and social research sectors to expand their operations with a reputable healthcare client. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on inclusivity in this procurement process. Firms that excel in facilitating group discussions and analysing public health data will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises to contribute valuable insights to NHS England's strategic initiatives.

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Notice Title

RA276740 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review

Notice Description

NHS SBS, on behalf of NHS England, are looking to commission a market research agency to run a minimum of four focus groups to gather insight from key audience segments of the population. A report is to be drafted to the Short Life Working Group by 28 February 2020. - The deadline for clarification questions is 18/12/2019 at 17.00. Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA276740. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA276740 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa951a9-5912-41b5-af3b-812776e91a2c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2020 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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