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Critical Appraisal of Health Research in the News (Behind the Headlines)

NHS DIGITAL

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02 Aug 2019 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital has completed the tender titled "Critical Appraisal of Health Research in the News (Behind the Headlines)", classified under the Research Services industry category. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure above threshold, with a contract value of £102,960. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2019 and is set to conclude on 22 July 2020, with the option to extend for an additional year. The tender application period ended on 5 July 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare research and appraisal services. Companies with expertise in critical analysis of health-related news, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-suited to compete. Collaborating closely with NHS Digital to produce evidence-based appraisals could enhance visibility and credibility in the healthcare sector, ultimately fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Appraisal of Health Research in the News (Behind the Headlines)

Notice Description

NHS Digital required critical appraisal of the research that underpins healthcare news stories. These stories will be selected by NHS Digital in collaboration with the supplier. Analysis of the research by clinicians and/or scientists is required to produce an article based on impartial, evidence-based appraisal and questions posed by NHS Digital. The supplier will work collaboratively with NHS Digital content staff who will edit the analysis and re-present it to the supplier to be validated as clinically and scientifically accurate, fair and balanced. NHS Digital will then publish the content. The contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for a further 1 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89de2470-99a7-4c9e-9f36-8ec00240b1eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9718125-4ba3-4472-b3f7-bae310d94c5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 1-2 years
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 DIGITAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procmail@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
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

THE ECONOMIST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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