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DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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14 Mar 2024 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a public contract to The University of Sheffield for the procurement of a cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening. The contract includes a review and adaptation of a microsimulation model, calibration using UK-specific data, evaluation of screening cost-effectiveness, and analysis for various population groups. The initial contract term is 6 months with a maximum extension of 6 months, and the estimated value ranges from £83,000 to £99,600.

This tender, led by the Department of Health and Social Care, can provide business opportunities for research and development firms specializing in healthcare services and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in social research services and a focus on health-related projects could find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement method used is an award procedure without prior publication, businesses with unique and exclusive solutions, such as intellectual property rights, may be well-suited to compete in this contracting process.

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Notice Title

DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed Sheffield University) Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research) for the delivery of the following objectives:<br/><br/>1. Review and adaptation of one of the ScHARR microsimulation patient-level models to mirror the natural progression of prostate cancer, facilitating the assessment of cost-effectiveness in various population groups.<br/>2. Calibration of the prostate cancer model using UK-specific data.<br/>3. Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men of average risk across different age thresholds.<br/>4. Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with a familial history of prostate or breast cancers across different age thresholds.<br/>5. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for Black men across different age thresholds.<br/>6. Examination of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with BRCA2 mutation across different age thresholds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed Sheffield University) Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research) for the delivery of the following objectives:

1. Review and adaptation of one of the ScHARR microsimulation patient-level models to mirror the natural progression of prostate cancer, facilitating the assessment of cost-effectiveness in various population groups.
2. Calibration of the prostate cancer model using UK-specific data.
3. Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men of average risk across different age thresholds.
4. Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with a familial history of prostate or breast cancers across different age thresholds.
5. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for Black men across different age thresholds.
6. Examination of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with BRCA2 mutation across different age thresholds.

Initial contract term: 6 months (up to 31/08/2024)

Extension: The contract may be extended for a maximum duration of 6 months.

Estimated value: Initial value PS83,000 exclusive, PS 99,600.00 inclusive of VAT.
Variations: Depending on the successful outcome of the service deliverables, budget availability, and internal approvals, the Authority at its sole discretion may require additional services from the contractor that will aim to address several repeat screening strategies.
Contract reference: C244619

Procurement Information

The public contract regulation 32(2) b) iii) permit the award of direct contracts due to exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights (i.e., where the supplier owns those rights). In the present case, it is proposed to utilise the prostate cancer screening model developed and own by Sheffield University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044889
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008172-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20241 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Ms Julia Estruga
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1132045540

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
TLI32 Westminster

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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