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RFQ_128875 - NMS Survey for Healthcare Users

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) led a tender process titled "RFQ_128875 - NMS Survey for Healthcare Users" under the industry category of research services (CPV code 73110000). This contract, awarded on 11th October 2024 to IFF Research, aims to evaluate the impacts of the National Measurement System (NMS) within the healthcare sector. The survey will be performed from 5th November 2024 to 15th May 2025 across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through an open procedure below threshold, targeting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), with an estimated value of GBP 49,957.26. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services to collaborate with a respected institution like the NPL and potentially the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). SMEs with expertise in conducting comprehensive surveys and analysing data within the healthcare sector would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Participation in this survey can help businesses enhance their portfolio and gain recognition in the field of scientific measurement and healthcare research.

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Notice Title

RFQ_128875 - NMS Survey for Healthcare Users

Notice Description

The impacts of the National Measurement System (NMS) are cross cutting, spanning many sectors of the economy, as well as a range of socioeconomic objectives and societal challenges. Consequently, the top-level management of the NMS programme is structured around a series of sectors or challenge areas, one of which is 'Life Science and Health' (LSH). The survey is performed as part of the NMS evaluation plan, a document agreed with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is coordinating the survey with the National Measurement Laboratory (NML, hosted by the LGC Group). NPL will be leading the tender and management of the survey with successful the bidder on behalf of the NMS. The aims are to : Develop an understanding of the size and composition of NMS healthcare users. Understand the impact of the National Measurement System and attributing the role of the NMS. Develop an understanding of how customers use measurement to create value. Benchmark customer experience/ satisfaction and look for product and service improvement opportunities. The NMS survey is divided into 4 surveys, segmented by customer type. We are planning to ultimately run all surveys (estimated one per year), but this RFQ is for the Healthcare sector only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1fa883d-09f6-42ad-ae6c-258f265be3ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e5e76f-065d-4713-9dbe-e6d782b7e9df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 15 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Gary Phillips
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
0208 943 6731

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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