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National Institute for Health Research Support Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Sep 2019 at 08:48

Award

26 Sep 2019 at 08:46

Tender

14 Nov 2018 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, has initiated a procurement process for support services aimed at enhancing the management and coordination of health research within the NHS. This tender, titled "National Institute for Health Research Support Services," falls under the classification of 'Other community, social and personal services' and has an estimated award value of £10 million. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2019, coinciding with the need for contract reviews as existing contracts end in March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run until 31 March 2023, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare research support and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in IT services, data management, market research, and administrative support are particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive procedure with negotiation invites potential contractors to engage in a dynamic bidding process, providing a platform for innovative solutions that could enhance the NHS research framework while simultaneously contributing to the contractors' growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

National Institute for Health Research Support Services

Notice Description

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) established in 2006 to transform research in the NHS. As the most integrated clinical research system in the world, the NIHR drives research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy. The NIHR: - funds high quality research to improve health - trains and supports health researchers - provides world-class research facilities - works with the life sciences industry and charities to benefit all - involves patients and the public at every step The NIHR has a number of contracts for the provision of support services to assist with the management and coordination of the health research system. . Two such contracts come to an end in March 2020 and will require contract review 12 months beforehand. These are:- - The NIHR NIHR Centre for Dissemination; and - NIHR Coordinating Centre for Patient and Public Involvement, Participation and Engagement (PPIPE) in Research . The aim of this tendering exercise will be to identify a suitable contractor(s) for the above mentioned centres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794c33c6-3a80-410c-8b32-140495295b8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75100000 - Administration services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98120000 - Services furnished by trade unions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,601,917 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Contact Name
Joyce Angoma
Contact Email
joyce.angoma@dh.gsi.gov.uk, joyce.angoma@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

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