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Quality Assurance of SAS code

NHS E I OFFICE

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Award

08 Nov 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS E I Office is seeking a provider for the Quality Assurance of SAS code, underpinning critical tariff calculation processes. Situated in Leeds, England, this procurement falls under the category of Market Research Services and is currently in the Award stage. The tender's value amounts to £40,000, with the contract period commencing on 8 November 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation process, with the relevant tender period having concluded on 15 October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in software quality assurance and data analytics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-placed to compete, leveraging their agility and tailored services to meet the NHS's critical quality assurance needs.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance of SAS code

Notice Description

Review of the tariff calculation model. The Tariff calculation model is a SAS coded model that calculate the prices for the national tariff. The model has been classified as business critical as it is pivotal in the price calculation process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee1cf046-03f2-4817-bb59-e5dba4f320e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a37602f-4e50-428e-b5eb-20e8e84b684a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS E I OFFICE
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMADEUS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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