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DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 1

Department of Health & Social Care

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13 Aug 2026 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) procured research commissioning and management services for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), specifically Lot 1: Strategic Business Services and the One NIHR Hub. The work provides central coordination, leadership and assurance across NIHR, shared strategic business services, cross-cutting programmes, common standards and processes, and oversight, collaboration and continuous improvement. Its purpose is to help NIHR operate as a coherent system and maximise its impact for patients, the public, the health and care system and the economy. The service is delivered in the United Kingdom. This is a services requirement, classified under CPV 73110000 for research services.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective competitive dialogue procedure above threshold. Bids had to be submitted by 5 March 2025 at 17:00. The estimated procurement value was £88,802,511. DHSC awarded the contract to LGC LIMITED on 20 July 2026 for £186,310,544. The contract runs from 20 July 2026 to 31 March 2032, with options to extend by up to four years. The award is active and covers Lot 1 only. The published procurement information records the contract as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award value is higher than the original estimated procurement value.

This award shows sustained demand from DHSC for organisations able to manage large, nationally coordinated research commissioning and assurance functions. A credible future competitor would need strong research-services capability, proven programme and portfolio management, and the capacity to coordinate stakeholders across the health and care system. Experience of strategic leadership, cross-cutting initiatives, governance, assurance, standard-setting and continuous improvement would be relevant, alongside the ability to establish and operate shared services across a complex national network. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable delivery at substantial scale, collaboration with public, clinical and research communities, and a clear focus on patient, public and economic impact. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so capable smaller organisations may be relevant, including through consortium or specialist-partner arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 1

Notice Description

Lot 1, Strategic Business Services and the One NIHR Hub, provides the central coordination, leadership and assurance functions that enable NIHR to operate as a single, coherent system. It delivers shared strategic business services across the NIHR, leads cross-cutting programmes and initiatives, establishes common standards and processes, and provides the overarching framework to support oversight, collaboration and continuous improvement across NIHR as a whole. Through these functions, Lot 1 helps ensure that NIHR collectively delivers maximum impact for patients, the public, the health and care system and economy. There are options to extend the contract by up to 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cba52367-1995-4332-be98-41533dc6089e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a137878e-19ac-4a3e-8cc8-e1e56f893b62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£88,802,511 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,310,544 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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 & Social Care
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC Limited

Further Information

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