Tender

Behind the Headlines

THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

20 May 2017 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Digital is seeking proposals for the project titled "Behind the Headlines," which aims to critically appraise research underlying healthcare news stories. This procurement process falls under the category of research services and is being facilitated by The Information Centre for Health and Social Care, located in Leeds, UK. The tender is currently open, with submissions due by 21 June 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 10 July 2017 and will last until 13 July 2018. This process will utilise an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical research, journalism, or health communication, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. By collaborating with NHS Digital and engaging in evidence-based analysis of health stories, successful applicants will be positioned to enhance their visibility and credibility in the healthcare sector, ultimately fostering business growth through strategic partnerships and innovative research outputs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Behind the Headlines

Notice Description

NHS Digital requires critical appraisal of the research that underpins healthcare news stories. These stories (six per week) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe753091-9eb5-417d-ab15-d565727a75e1
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2017 - 13 Jul 2018 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
THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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