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DHSC Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2023 at 14:48

Tender

11 Nov 2022 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre to the University of Leeds. The procurement stage was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, and the contract is for a period of 5 years with the potential for a further 2+2 years extension. The contract value is £134,099,999 and was signed on 20th October 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services within the services sector.

This tender for the Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre offers growth opportunities for businesses providing research and development consultancy services. Businesses suited to compete should have experience in managing clinical research networks, fulfilling operational services, providing core services such as study support and financial management, and offering optional services as needed by the authority. The procurement method used was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of quality and price criteria to select the most suitable supplier.

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Notice Title

DHSC Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre

Notice Description

Contract for NIHR Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre by running a procurement via Competitive Procedure with Negotiation to award a contract for 5 years for core, operational and optional services (further explained in detail below in Section II.2.4.1) with an option to extend further for up to 2+2 Years

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Authority awarded a Contract to a single Supplier to provide services for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC). The contract was awarded following a successful Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The Supplier will replace or continue services currently provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRNCC).
A brief description of the Core, Operational, and Optional services required from the potential service provider is as follows:
* Operational Services - overheads including office space, facilities, equipment, ICT, and Human Resources services for all Supplier Personnel
* Core Services -include the Study Support Service, Performance management of studies, Information and Communications Technology systems, Financial management and assurance, Governance, Clinical Specialties, Workforce learning and organisational development, Business development and marketing, Business intelligence, Communications, Patient and public involvement and engagement
* Optional Services - the Authority may require the Supplier to deliver under this contract specific projects or additional services for which the need is unpredictable at the start of the contract. Any additional optional services will need to be agreed with the supplier and subject to approval (including assessment of affordability and value for money) by DHSC.
The contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to for a further 2+2 years (subject to approval).

Options: Price was not the only award criterion and all criteria were stated in the procurement documents

Renewal: The Contract (in accordance with its terms) will be for an initial term of five years and may be extended for a period of up to four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0383ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033074-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,200,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£303,200,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,099,999 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 24 months prior to the end of the current contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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