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Contract for the Provision of Virtual Wards User Insights and Research Consultancy Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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14 Apr 2023 at 12:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract for the Provision of Virtual Wards User Insights and Research Consultancy Services to Directions Research & Marketing Limited. The contract falls under the services category and has a value of £39,500. The tender used an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 23rd January 2023 and a contract period from 6th March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The contracting authority is the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit based in Eastleigh, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses providing business and management consultancy services would find this tender relevant. The contract was awarded on 7th February 2023, creating potential business growth opportunities for consulting firms specialising in user insights and research consultancy. Participating businesses should consider the locations in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom for service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Virtual Wards User Insights and Research Consultancy Services

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for Provision of Virtual Wards User Insights and Research Consultancy Services to Directions Research & Marketing Limited, via a Below Threshold Open Competition via Contracts Finder (as per this link to the initial advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8945f6e-a6d0-40e5-be7b-0f1ea76724a1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a600b7-99c6-43f7-b0fe-20f9ae75af78
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mike Pingstone
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECTIONS RESEARCH & MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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