Tender

Critical appraisal of health research in the news (Behind the Headlines)

NHS DIGITAL

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06 Jun 2019 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital is seeking a supplier for the project titled "Critical appraisal of health research in the news (Behind the Headlines)" within the research services industry category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 6th June 2019, with a tender period that closes on 5th July 2019. The total value of the contract is £100,000, lasting for one year, with an option for a further year. The service will be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom and other regions. The procurement method is an open procedure, above the threshold, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly those in the research and healthcare sectors, including organisations adept at critical analysis and evidence-based reporting. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly suitable, as the buyer is open to engaging smaller firms for innovative solutions. Participating in such projects can enhance their reputation and lead to potential further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical appraisal of health research in the news (Behind the Headlines)

Notice Description

NHS Digital requires critical appraisal of the research that underpins healthcare news stories. These stories will be selected by NHS Digital in collaboration with the supplier. Analysis of the research by clinicians and/or scientists is required to produce an article based on impartial, evidence-based appraisal and questions posed by NHS Digital. The supplier will work collaboratively with NHS Digital content staff who will edit the analysis and re-present it to the supplier to be validated as clinically and scientifically accurate, fair and balanced. NHS Digital will then publish the content. The contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for a further 1 year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a0ad4f-04b7-47ff-b718-7337e6207753
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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