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Clinical Evidence Reviews

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Mar 2020 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a call-off contract for "Clinical Evidence Reviews", managed by NHS England, which is located in London, England. This contract falls under the general management consultancy services industry and was awarded on 1st February 2020, with a contract duration extending until 31st January 2023. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating via a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 13th November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy and clinical evidence review services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in healthcare policy, research methodologies, and evidence synthesis will find this procurement appealing, as it relates to the management and development of national clinical commissioning policies ensuring equitable patient access to specialised services.

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Notice Title

Clinical Evidence Reviews

Notice Description

The notice relates to the award of a call-off contract for clinical evidence reviewed, awarded following a further-competition via the Health Systems Support Framework Agreement. NHS England has held the direct commissioning responsibility for prescribed specialised services since April 2013. As part of these duties, NHS England is responsible for programme management of the development, testing and adoption of a range of clinical commissioning policies and service specifications. These set out the nationally consistent commissioning position for specific treatments, technologies and services to ensure equal access for defined groups of patients, for which NHS England has legislative responsibility. The programme of clinical evidence reviews, which are based on treatment topics, are agreed on an annual basis (ongoing) with the flexibility to add new topics should they be considered clinically necessary through horizon scanning systems. the contract is a call-off contract. The contract rates are as follows: An evidence review wherein a complex search is required - PS15,815.00. An evidence review wherein the literature search undertaken identifies > 20 studies - PS15,987.50. An evidence review wherein a complex search is required and the search identifies > 20 studies - PS15,955.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cda82ba-8449-4e86-bf4e-723affb5ca8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b23ec80-e7b7-48e6-88c4-dabb22ccb279
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 3-4 years
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
Charlie Stephens
Contact Email
charlie.stephens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDEN AND GEM COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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