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National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Co-ordinating Centre (CRNCC) - IT Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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26 Feb 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Co-ordinating Centre (CRNCC) procured IT Services through a limited, negotiated procurement method to extend the existing contract with PA Consulting Services Ltd. The University of Leeds, acting as the buyer, managed this procurement process that is now in the award stage. The estimated cost for this contract renewal process is £2M per year, expected to take between 12 to 24 months.

This tender for IT Services with the NIHR CRNCC at the University of Leeds presents business opportunities for firms in the services sector. Companies experienced in providing administrative services of agencies may find this tender well-suited for competing. The contract creates opportunities for business growth, aiming to ensure a smooth transition to a new service provider. Interested businesses should consider the unique entwined nature of the services provided by NIHR CRNCC and the critical considerations required for renewing and transitioning these IT Services.

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Notice Title

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Co-ordinating Centre (CRNCC) - IT Services

Notice Description

University of Leeds was awarded a contract by the Department of Health to host the NIHR CRNCC in 2015 which included a contract for IT Services via a third party. The Department of Health and Social Care recently re-let the NIHR CRNCC contract to University of Leeds. As it was not possible to allow for an extension of the IT Services contract as part of the original Department of Health contract nor was it possible to run a new tender for IT Services prior to the award of the second Department of Health and Social Care tender, we are extending the original contract with PA Consulting Services Ltd. The IT Services provided are heavily entwined into the service provided by NIHR CRNCC and will require careful consideration as to the best option for renewing these services. The extension period will provide the appropriate time to make these considerations, run a suitable procurement process and allow for a smooth transition to a new provider if relevant. It is expected that this process will take between 12 and 24 months with an estimated annual cost of PS2M.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Leeds was awarded a contract by the Department of Health to host the NIHR CRNCC in 2015 which included a contract for IT Services via a third party. The Department of Health and Social Care recently re-let the NIHR CRNCC contract to University of Leeds.

Procurement Information

University of Leeds was awarded a contract by the Department of Health to host the NIHR CRNCC in 2015 which included a contract for IT Services via a third party. The Department of Health and Social Care recently re-let the NIHR CRNCC contract to University of Leeds. As it was not possible to allow for an extension of the IT Services contract as part of the original Department of Health contract nor was it possible to run a new tender for IT Services prior to the award of the second Department of Health and Social Care tender, we are extending the original contract with PA Consulting Services Ltd. The IT Services provided are heavily entwined into the service provided by NIHR CRNCC and will require careful consideration as to the best option for renewing these services. The extension period will provide the appropriate time to make these considerations, run a suitable procurement process and allow for a smooth transition to a new provider if relevant. s.32.9 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. It is expected that this process will take between 12 and 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043ce6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006139-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Ben Waters
Contact Email
a.b.waters@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133431528

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
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
TLE42 Leeds

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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