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Literature reviews to support the application of MCDA for evaluating robotic surgery in the NHS

MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U

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21 Apr 2023 at 08:10

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09 Jan 2023 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands & Lancashire C S U has awarded a contract for "Literature reviews to support the application of MCDA for evaluating robotic surgery in the NHS" to SIERRA NORTH CONSULTING LIMITED. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender had a tender deadline of 18th January 2023 and a contract period from 27th January 2023 to 7th March 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Research services and is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies providing research services, especially those experienced in multi-criteria decision analysis. Suppliers catering to the healthcare industry and those with expertise in evaluating robotic surgery are well-suited to compete. The Midlands & Lancashire C S U is actively seeking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) suppliers for this project. Interested businesses can find more information on the Bravo Portal for submission of quotations.

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Notice Title

Literature reviews to support the application of MCDA for evaluating robotic surgery in the NHS

Notice Description

The broad aim of this project will be to promote MCDA (multi-criteria decision analysis) as a framework for conducting economic evaluations of robotic surgery. The HEU, in collaboration with subject matter experts from Lisbon University and Loughborough University, plan to conduct an economic evaluation of a particular application of robotic surgery in the NHS using MCDA. The requirement described in this RFQ will support this study. We plan to publish this study, including outputs from the requirement below. The requirement The Supplier must answer the following questions using literature review techniques. We are looking for the Supplier to describe their suggested methodology in response to this RFQ. Please note that we can provide input from subject matter experts (MCDA) where required. Also, the HEU have assigned two health economists to work on this project who will be available to provide input if required. 1. Highest priority - Which criteria have been suggested for the evaluation of robotic surgery? * This is an empirical question that will inform our selection of criteria for the MCDA study * We would like the Supplier to take a flexible approach if there is not sufficient literature on robotic surgery 2. What are the challenges for evaluating robotic surgery? * This research area will provide motivation for applying MCDA to robotic surgery, and will help us to interpret the criteria identified in question 1 * As this research question has a lower priority than question 1, we anticipate that it could be answered with a more focused review strategy. Additional information: The Submission If you would like to provide us with a quotation for this work please register on the Bravo Portal where this procurement process will be managed: mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk Here you will be able to view the full Request for Quotation We require the quotation to be submitted on headed paper through this Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db34f184-3391-493b-9b3c-e5d43867dd98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf9d3e0-36c4-4043-8464-9d045721bd32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2023 - 7 Mar 2023 1-6 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
MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIERRA NORTH CONSULTING

Further Information

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