Planning

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Support Services re-procurement

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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Planning

06 Aug 2018 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health in the United Kingdom is currently planning the re-procurement of support services for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). This procurement process, titled "The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Support Services re-procurement," falls under the IT services and health sector industries. The procurement is set to majorly benefit health and social care sectors, with a significant engagement event scheduled for 16th October 2018, and the deadline for expressions of interest is 10th October 2018. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2020, with a duration of three years, extendable based on performance. The engagement aims to gather ideas from providers to ensure optimal service delivery and innovation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, consultancy, and research. Companies that specialise in managing health research systems or providing communication and social engagement services may find particular relevance here. Interested service providers are encouraged to innovate and present their capabilities during the upcoming engagement event, which aims to enhance service provision and maximise market interest. This is a prime opportunity for businesses that can contribute effectively to the NIHR's mission of improving health through research.

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Notice Title

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Support Services re-procurement

Notice Description

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) was 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:- - The NIHR Centre for Dissemination (NCD); 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 suitable contractor(s) for the mentioned centres. NIHR Centre for Dissemination The NIHR Centre for Dissemination (NCD) was established in April 2015, with a remit to improve awareness and uptake of research evidence, particularly from the NIHR, by people working in health and social care. The NCD produces regular, accessible summaries of recent single studies (NIHR and non-NIHR) through Signals; broader Themed Reviews of key topic areas three times a year; and a range of shorter topic-based summaries, collections and blog campaigns (Highlights, six per year). In addition The NCD undertakes a range of engagement and communications work, including events, partnership working and social media campaigns. The NCD has built a significant and engaged audience over this period, and has embarked on a number of potentially high-impact partnerships with organisations such as Royal Colleges and the BMJ. It is therefore important that the next phase of NCD activity effectively capitalises on this progress, enhancing the successful elements of work and generating new approaches based on learning to date. NIHR Coordinating Centre for PPIPE in Research The NIHR's partnership with the public has become one of its hallmarks and the NIHR remains firmly committed to Patient and Public Involvement, Participation and Engagement (PPIPE) in research. The NIHR works to ensure that the patients, carers and the public are involved in all the processes by which research is identified, prioritised, designed, conducted, evaluated and disseminated. Central to the leadership, coordination and delivery of this agenda is the role of the INVOLVE Coordinating Centre, a national Centre which has, to date, focused its efforts on Patient and Public Involvement in NIHR research. There remains a need for a national Coordinating Centre going forward. The Department of Health and Social Care ('The Department') plans to release a tender for the delivery of this requirement(s). The the purpose of this notice is to inform and engage with interested service providers. Additional information: The procurement is currently at the pre-tender stage, the purpose of which is to engage service providers providing an opportunity to:- 1. Get a clear understanding of what business outcomes the Department requires and ask questions regarding the proposed scope of work. 2. Meet representatives of the Department 3. Give your views on how to structure the requirement so that it maximises market interest, innovation and value for money. The contract(s) is expected to commence on the 1st April 2020 and expire on the 31 March 2023, with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years based upon service providers performance. This notice is placed as a prior information notice and relates only to a pre-procurement market engagement event. The Department reserves the right to not proceed to tender additionally the Department reserves the right to discontinue the proposed tendering process and not to award the contract. We are inviting interested parties to come to the Department to learn more about the scope of the contract, and to discuss their ideas on an informal basis. We are keen to support creative and innovative ideas around how this programme can be successfully delivered. There will also be the opportunity to have one-to-one discussions with the team following the presentation. The open day will be held on Monday 16th October 2018 at our offices at our offices in Victoria Street - 39 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 0EU; Time 3pm -5pm. How to register. Service providers interested in attending the open day should respond through the e sourcing tool ( https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk) and completing itt_166 by the 10 October 2018. Maximum two attendees per organisation. This notice is for Information only and the Department of Health and Social Care reserves the right to not proceed with this tender. Additionally the Department reserves the right to discontinue the proposed tendering process and not to award the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db337d9a-d935-493f-80d5-609b093a41fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d9c1cd-4e74-4d9c-9a6b-78ca47ee1112
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joyce.angoma@dh.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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