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Clinical Evidence Search Tool - Health Education England

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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21 Feb 2022 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Health Education England (HEE) for a Clinical Evidence Search Tool, with a contract value of £120,000 over four years. This initiative falls under the education and training services category within the services procurement sector. The process is currently at the planning stage, identified as a Prior Information Notice (PIN), and the deadline for raising concerns is 23rd March 2022. The contract is expected to begin on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2026, with an annual financial envelope of £30,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical evidence and digital tool development, particularly those with a proven track record in providing similar services. Companies that possess the expertise and familiarity with evidence-based clinical tools like Trip Database Ltd may find this process advantageous, as HEE intends to directly award the contract based on perceived sole supplier capability. This scenario opens avenues for growth, especially for businesses that can demonstrate their competencies in related areas, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Evidence Search Tool - Health Education England

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following provider Trip Database Ltd. This is to support clinical evidence search tool in meeting high-level requirements and provide comprehensive coverage of clinical evidence and clinical guidelines. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that Trip Database Ltd is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to provide HEE with this specialist trusted and familiar evidence-based tool. The financial envelope for the contract is PS30,000 Ex VAT per year. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The case for direct award can be found on the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects The closing date of this PIN is midnight on the Wednesday 23rd March 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90a30178-32d4-4f6a-81b4-9737b3f63ae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d802a604-c96e-436f-b0be-1505d92947ba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION 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 4PL
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
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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