Award

Comment Moderation Service

NHS DIGITAL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2020 at 12:34

Award Notice
Tender

21 Oct 2019 at 08:24

Tender Notice
Planning

16 Sep 2019 at 07:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital is procuring a Comment Moderation Service, with the procurement process currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £301,200, is set to commence on January 6, 2020, and will last until February 28, 2023. This service includes checking and moderating comments and reviews submitted for publication on the nhs.uk website, ensuring compliance with NHS policies and legal standards. The tender was officially published on October 21, 2019, and the procurement method was an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in administration and business services. Companies capable of providing moderation services, training for moderators, and overall service management would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this sector could facilitate business growth through ongoing contracts with NHS Digital and similar organisations, especially those focusing on compliance and operational management in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Comment Moderation Service

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Comment and Moderation Service following procurement conducted as per previously published contract notice. The Contracting Authority is seeking a service provider to check and moderate comments and reviews submitted for publication on the nhs.uk web site. Service to cover: - adherence to and compliance with NHS policies - checking for legality - training and supervision of moderators - service implementation and management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5f05fa-4b50-4f4a-9de3-3842f739e05a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£301,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THORNACRE LODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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