Planning

DHSC Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

11 Nov 2022 at 14:50

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is planning to procure services for the Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre with a total value of £303,200,000. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the anticipated contract duration is up to nine years starting from September 2023. The project is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with the opportunity available in the UK.

This tender by the Department of Health and Social Care presents a significant business opportunity for organisations in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in research and development, contract administration, management consultancy, and related fields are well-suited to compete. The procurement process will involve the evaluation of applicants based on economic standing and professional ability, leading to the selection of three candidates to submit initial tenders. The potential for a long-term contract and substantial contract value make this tender an attractive prospect for businesses looking to grow and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Authority, is looking to procure a single Supplier to provide services for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC). The Supplier will replace or continue services currently provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRNCC). The Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and Draft Procurement Documents are made available by the Authority, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to Applicants wishing to express an interest in providing services described in the Specification. The SQ has been produced to enable the Authority to assess the economic and financial standing and the technical and professional ability of Applicants who wish to be considered for participation in this procurement. After the receipt of the Applicant's response to the SQ, the Authority intends to limit the number of candidates meeting the selection criteria to be invited to submit the Initial Tender to three. After the review of the Initial Tenders submitted by the deadline, the Negotiation Stage will commence. The Authority reserves the right to award the contract based on the evaluation of Initial Tenders without Negotiation. The initial term of the Contract, once awarded, will (subject to the Contract's early termination in accordance with its terms) be five years and may be extended for an additional period of up to four years on the 24 months + further 24 months basis. With the extension the total contract duration could reach nine (9) years in total. The total expected contract value is PS303,200,000. This comprises of PS160,900,000 (or PS193,080,000 inclusive of VAT) for the 5-year contract period. The anticipated value for any extensions awarded (which are subject to approval) is PS142,300,000 for any extensions. Project reference number on the Authority's e-Tendering portal is C81414. The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis e-Tendering 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 e-Tendering 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7eafbf8d-708e-4724-8ae1-f32516e9ba96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a78f32-d3a4-423d-9118-971eec8521ad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,210,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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