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DHSC: MHDD- Implementation and Support Services Agreement for the COVID-19 Population Risk Assessment

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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30 Mar 2021 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is managing a public procurement contract titled "DHSC: MHDD- Implementation and Support Services Agreement for the COVID-19 Population Risk Assessment." This contract, classified under software support services (CPV code: 72261000), is located in London, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 5 February 2021, for a total value of £157,248. The contract period extends from 5 February 2021 to 4 February 2024. This procurement was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its limited nature.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for firms with expertise in software support services, particularly those specialising in public health and data analysis. Although the contract has been awarded to Oxford University Innovation Ltd, businesses with innovative solutions and relevant experience in risk assessment and health-related software tools may find future opportunities, especially as the contract's initial scope is expected to expand to include devolved authorities and crown dependencies. Competing businesses in the health tech sector and consultancies focusing on public health metrics could benefit significantly from these developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: MHDD- Implementation and Support Services Agreement for the COVID-19 Population Risk Assessment

Notice Description

In May 2020 a project to stratify the public based on their risk from COVID-19 was commissioned from NERVTAG (New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group) by the office of the Chief Medical Officer for England. NERVTAG established the parameters and brought together an academic team to add to their own expertise. This team was led by Oxford University Innovation Ltd. The title of the research project was "Development and evaluation of a tool for predicting risk of short-term adverse outcomes due to COVID-19 in the general UK population" and as part of this Oxford University Innovation Ltd developed the QCovid(r) model. The Grant award was published at the following link https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/COVID-19-Risk Prediction Tool Oxford University Innovation Ltd were the owners of the Intellectual Property Rights for the QCovid(r) model, created following the Grant Award above. This contract could only be awarded to Oxford University (Oxford University Innovation Limited) as they hold the IPR. The initial scope of the contract is for support services to cover England only, but with the expectation that this will be extended to cover devolved authorities and crown dependencies in future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0eaa778-d4ef-4e3a-9f80-202a7628c750
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ddcdf7-c8ad-4578-855f-808c7f6a076d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,248 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,248 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 4 Feb 2024 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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