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Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) Participant Communication and Recruitment

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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01 Sep 2021 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by the Department of Health and Social Care for the tender titled "Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) Participant Communication and Recruitment." This contract falls within the research and development consultancy services industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was awarded on 25 August 2021, and the contract period spans from 1 September 2021 to 31 March 2022, with a total contract value of £18,424,740.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services, as well as those experienced in participant engagement and communication strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to compete for this tender, given their capability to adapt and offer tailored solutions aligned with the project's requirements. Firms that can manage complex participant recruitment and data handling processes will be particularly well-suited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) Participant Communication and Recruitment

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to manage and deliver the Participant Recruitment and Engagement element of the REACT- 1 programme. The Services will continue to build a detailed picture through the level of features listed below. (The list is not necessarily exhaustive, the Supplier will include in the detailed picture at no extra cost where reasonable to do so, additional features where it makes sense to do so to add to the overall picture) * infection prevalence * R number * Seroprevalence (regional and national) * Seroprevalence (by population sub-groups and demographics) These features are intended to inform crucial work by SPI-M, JBC, across Government and beyond as necessary. The number of Rounds will be as agreed between the Customer and the Supplier. The commencement of a new Round will be at the absolute discretion of the Customer (through the Customer representative) at which point the duration and scope of the Round will be agreed. The key deliverables required under this Contract are as follows; * data sample is requested from NHSD; * draft, print and post participant invitation letters; * draft, print and post participant invitation letters; * draft and send text message reminders; * maintain participant registration portal; * inform participants of test results; * provide test result data to academic partner on a daily basis whilst study is in the field; * provide test results to PHE via SGSS on a daily basis whilst study is in the field; * design and maintain participant survey; portal for survey and undertake data capture and some analysis for the academic partner; * provide and operate a helpdesk and therefore answer participant enquiries. In order to maintain the linkage between swabs and participants this commission might include a further option to add an additional minor element to the scope for each round. This requirement relates to, test kit barcoding, linkage and dispatch as outlined below; and exercise of this option will be at the total discretion of the Customer through the Customer representative and will be instructed as and when required for each Round: * receiving swab* test kits and individually packing these with the REACT booklet, and REACT ID label which links the participant to their specific kit; * posting kits out to participants as per timelines for each Round; *Each swab must be linked to the correct person so that all participants receive the correct test result back, which is imperative to the study findings being correct.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0c38c1e-37cc-41ae-b87f-549ada2107ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e3bdde-ad0c-498c-b3a9-c6c168f6d20c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,424,740 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,424,740 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Susan DuncanWood
Contact Email
ttresearchcommercial@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 2105462

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2NS
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

MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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