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SARC knowledge transfer partnership

NHS ENGLAND

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "SARC knowledge transfer partnership" aimed at transferring academic MESARCH research findings into SAAS strategy and policy. This contract is in the services industry, specifically relating to social research and health services. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £66,000. NHS England, based in London, collaborated with Coventry University for this project. The award stage of the contract has been completed, with the details and deadlines finalised as of 17th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in social research and health services. The involvement of a reputable institution like Coventry University highlights the potential for collaboration with well-established entities in the educational and health sectors. Businesses that can contribute to knowledge transfer and incorporate academic research into practical healthcare applications would be highly suited to engage in similar opportunities. This contract underscores the potential for partnerships with central government bodies like NHS England, opening avenues for innovation and development within the public services domain.

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Notice Title

SARC knowledge transfer partnership

Notice Description

This is a time limited resource (2 years) designed to allow for the transfer of the findings and recommendations of academic MESARCH research into SAAS strategy and policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023822-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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