Planning

Request for Information - NIHR Research Commissioning and Management services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Planning

09 Aug 2024 at 09:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for the re-procurement of NIHR Research Commissioning and Management services. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is aimed at understanding the capabilities and interest of potential suppliers in delivering these essential services. The process applies to the research services category and targets several regional and global locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 6th September 2024, with all potential suppliers requested to submit their completed information template by this deadline. The proposed re-procurement seeks to split services into six distinct lots, including Strategic Business Services and various levels of Research Commissioning and Infrastructure Commissioning.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations in the fields of research, consultancy, and administrative services. Both public sector entities and private enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate. The re-procurement of these NIHR contracts could be highly beneficial for businesses specialising in research and development, social research, and management consultancy services. By engaging early and providing feedback, businesses can influence the final procurement approach, making it a prime opportunity for those with relevant expertise to secure long-term contracts with the DHSC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - NIHR Research Commissioning and Management services

Notice Description

This Request for Information is for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to understand more about organisations that could deliver some or all of these services, their level of interest and any potential barriers they foresee. The Department of Health and Social Care (DSHC) funds the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Currently the day-to-day operations of the NIHR are carried out by two coordinating centres: - the NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) - the Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) This potential opportunity is for the re-procurement of four of the five contracts/Service level agreements that currently make up the NIHRCC: - NIHR Evaluations, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) - Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) - NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI) - NIHR Academy It is anticipated that the services currently delivered under these contracts will be split into 6 different lots under the re-procurement: Lot 1 - Strategic Business Services Lot 2 - Research Commissioning: Individual level and Global Health Programmes Lot 3 - Research Commissioning: Individual level and Global Health Programmes Lot 4 - Research Infrastructure Commissioning: Translational and delivery Lot 5 - Research Infrastructure Commissioning: Applied, public health and social care Lot 6 - Research commissioning: Training and capacity building Further information regarding the services under each lot can be found in the RFI attachment. Please note that the proposed lotting structure is not final and is subject to change. Feedback from suppliers via this early engagement will help inform the final specification and/or procurement approach. If you would like to participate in this Request for Information please complete Attachment 2 - Requested Information Template and send to NIHRSupplierEngagement@dhsc.gov.uk by 12pm on Friday 6th September 2024. Participation from public sector, SMEs, VCSEs and private entities is encouraged at all stages in this potential opportunity. Please find link to previous early market engagement here - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7a2ce7-ddfe-43c0-a1e4-744e1e4db3bf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd2c13b0-9d93-4010-b57e-4d5218d3899d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97ca1ee-d612-4a09-b459-1906bca26227
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

79315000 - Social research services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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
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
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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