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PCN Test Site evaluation - data analysis and research

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PCN Test Site evaluation - data analysis and research" contract is managed by NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the award stage, with The Nuffield Trust as the supplier. This contract, focused on health services, involves a comprehensive evaluation of data collection methods and outputs of the PCN Test Site programme. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition. The contract commenced on 12th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £99,500.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis, research, and health services. Companies with experience in health data evaluation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSE), are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Businesses within these sectors can leverage such contracts to enhance their expertise, expand service offerings, and forge robust relationships within the public health domain.

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Notice Title

PCN Test Site evaluation - data analysis and research

Notice Description

This builds on an existing contract awarded in September 2025, under which an independent evaluation support partner (The Nuffield Trust) was commissioned to independently evaluate the data collection methods and outputs of the PCN Test Site programme. Additional funding is now required to undertake a full quantitative analysis and complementary qualitative research needed to generate robust, actionable insights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PCN TEST SITE EVALUATION - DATA ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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