Award

NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2022 at 10:35

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2021 at 14:54

Tender

12 Jul 2021 at 11:45

Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Scotland Assure Research Service is currently in the active phase of its procurement process, seeking a lead agency to manage a portfolio of research projects. This initiative, classified under research services within the healthcare industry, is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) from their Edinburgh headquarters. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a contract value set at £1,000,000, and key submission dates include a tender end date of 10th September 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for research agencies and consultancy firms specialising in healthcare-related studies. Businesses with expertise in assessing and managing research projects, particularly those focusing on healthcare environments and infection prevention, will find this tender relevant. Additionally, companies with strong capabilities in governance, service delivery planning, and competitive pricing are encouraged to participate, as these are critical criteria in the award process. This procurement not only supports NHS Scotland's mission but also positions successful bidders strategically within the healthcare research landscape.

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Notice Title

NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner

Notice Description

The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development & Innovation Service seeks to award a contract for a lead agency to support the assessment, management and administration of a portfolio of research projects. The successful bidder will be expected to support the assessment of calls alongside NHS Scotland Assure and facilitate and manage associated research projects, in alignment to specific research needs and priorities as defined by NHS Scotland Assure. The successful bidder will ensure the implementation of appropriate oversight and governance structures and processes for research commissioning and management; inclusive of overall responsibility for the administration and management of agreed third party funds. The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development and Innovation service is a service whose remit is to achieve a coordinated research portfolio, supporting the development of evidence-based guidance and research, to deliver safe healthcare environments that are free from avoidable risk. Further to the above, the service will seek to ensure that the most up to date and robust research is translated into practice as new and emerging evidence become available. The service will share best practice and changes in standards/models for the built environment (as detailed in the scope below) across the world to inform and learn from guidance and capital projects. Alongside identification, prioritisation and coordination of research areas and activities the service will cultivate and sustain international connections with built environment and IP&C subject matter experts, healthcare providers, academia and research institutions. The service will commission, tender and disseminate research worldwide whilst working alongside other NHS Scotland Assure services (e.g. Assurance and Guidance) to identify priority research needs and ensure they are aware of, and respond to, findings of published research as it becomes available. This will not only support NHS Scotland Health Boards to increase their knowledge to manage built environment risks, but will also ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as an expert in the field. The scope of research areas includes, but is not limited to; - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of water systems including drainage- - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ventilation systems - Pathogens, the microbiome, AMR, transmission risks and burden of disease in the hospital environment - Hospital design including size and single room provision; e.g. hand wash basin provision / waterless / surface design to reduce transmission - The built environment post-pandemic and lessons learned from COVID-19 - Human factors/Ergonomics and Infection Prevention and Control in hospital design and the built environment and how it is used - Climate change requirements and the unintended consequences on built environment risks - The role of safety and harms in relation to medical gases, electrical systems and fire safety, and their impact on patient and staff safety in the hospital environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement comes under the scope of Research and development services as defined within Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 therefore the provisions of the regulations do not apply to this procurement process. However, to identify a suitable Research Partner the Authority has elected to conduct a light touch procurement process following the principles of transparency, equal treatment, non-discrimination, and proportionality.

Options: The estimated value of the contract may increase should additional funding streams become available.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003688-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Kris Lindsay, Head of Procurement
Contact Email
kris.lindsay@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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