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DHSC: NIHR Information Systems Provider

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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05 May 2023 at 15:04

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05 May 2023 at 14:57

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05 May 2023 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning a tender process for the provision of software licences and support services to the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). This opportunity falls under the category of systems support services and is valued at £9.5 million GBP. The tender, titled "DHSC: NIHR Information Systems Provider," is in the planning stage with a future notice date of 3rd July 2023. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Interested businesses are invited to participate by engaging in a Request for Information exercise. The contract period is expected to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 30th September 2025. The DHSC, as the buying organisation, is located at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, GB.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software implementation, technical computer support, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process. The DHSC aims to obtain feedback on the market approach and potential service disaggregation, fostering market interest. Interested suppliers can contribute by completing a Request for Information document and submitting responses by 24th May 2023 to nihrsupplierengagement@dhsc.gov.uk. The contract's actual start date and procurement method details may be subject to change based on early market engagement feedback, so potential bidders are advised to stay informed about any updates to the process.

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Notice Title

DHSC: NIHR Information Systems Provider

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) are looking for a supplier/suppliers to provide software licences and ongoing support and maintenance services to the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). In order to deliver the key functions of the NIHR, the DHSC contracts directly with a number of NHS Trusts, universities, and life science organisations that host the functions that make up the NIHR Coordinating Centre and the NIHR Clinical Research Network (to be renamed the NIHR Research Delivery Network from 2024): The NIHR Coordinating Centre comprises of the following elements: NIHR Academy, hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies (NETS), hosted by the University of Southampton. Centre for Engagement and Dissemination (CED); Central Commissioning Facility (CCF); and the Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI), all hosted by LGC. NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (NIHR CRN), is hosted by the University of Leeds and Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. (This will become the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) from 2024 with the host to be awarded in 2023). These business units are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the NIHR. The main purpose of this notice is to facilitate early market engagement to obtain feedback on the potential approach to market and possible disaggregation of software and services as well as to stimulate market interest in the upcoming opportunity. Interested suppliers will be able to take part in a Request for Information exercise. Should you wish to take part in this market engagement opportunity and help inform the approach of the Department, please complete the attached Request for Information (RFI) document and submit your responses to the following email address: nihrsupplierengagement@dhsc.gov.uk. by Wednesday 24th May 2023. Link to the Request for Information document can be found here: https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000001RTj3/ytelYAAFP3cclDkUSA25mUtJwlP4tZnBDlTKDPGCtpQ. Please note the "Approach Market Date" and "Procedure Type" are indicative at this time and may change depending on the outcome of the information received from this early market engagement. Other Procedure types are being considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712fd784-26e6-4dac-b535-017cd120c0b1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212218 - License management software development services

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72251000 - Disaster recovery services

72252000 - Computer archiving services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253100 - Helpdesk services

72253200 - Systems support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

72268000 - Software supply services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72511000 - Network management software services

72512000 - Document management services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72910000 - Computer back-up services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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