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NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

12 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is conducting a procurement process for the "NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically aimed at supporting research project management. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract's estimated value is approximately £1,150,000, and the location for the procurement is Edinburgh, United Kingdom. As of January 21, 2022, a contract has been signed with Edinburgh Napier University following the completion of the tender process that began on July 12, 2021. The tender period concluded on September 10, 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised research and development services in healthcare. Enterprises focused on areas such as infection prevention control, healthcare architecture, and built environment research will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Companies engaged in multidisciplinary management, networking, and communication within the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to participate and foster growth by supporting NHS Scotland's mission to enhance healthcare safety and innovation.

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Notice Title

NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner

Notice Description

The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development & Innovation Service seeks to award a contract for a lead agency to support the assessment, management and administration of a portfolio of research projects. The successful bidder will be expected to support the assessment of calls alongside NHS Scotland Assure and facilitate and manage associated research projects, in alignment to specific research needs and priorities as defined by NHS Scotland Assure. The successful bidder will ensure the implementation of appropriate oversight and governance structures and processes for research commissioning and management; inclusive of overall responsibility for the administration and management of agreed third party funds. The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development and Innovation service is a service whose remit is to achieve a coordinated research portfolio, supporting the development of evidence-based guidance and research, to deliver safe healthcare environments that are free from avoidable risk. Further to the above, the service will seek to ensure that the most up to date and robust research is translated into practice as new and emerging evidence become available. The service will share best practice and changes in standards/models for the built environment (as detailed in the scope below) across the world to inform and learn from guidance and capital projects. Alongside identification, prioritisation and coordination of research areas and activities the service will cultivate and sustain international connections with built environment and IP&C subject matter experts, healthcare providers, academia and research institutions. The service will commission, tender and disseminate research worldwide whilst working alongside other NHS Scotland Assure services (e.g. Assurance and Guidance) to identify priority research needs and ensure they are aware of, and respond to, findings of published research as it becomes available. This will not only support NHS Scotland Health Boards to increase their knowledge to manage built environment risks, but will also ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as an expert in the field. The scope of research areas includes, but is not limited to; - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of water systems including drainage- - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ventilation systems - Pathogens, the microbiome, AMR, transmission risks and burden of disease in the hospital environment - Hospital design including size and single room provision; e.g. hand wash basin provision / waterless / surface design to reduce transmission - The built environment post-pandemic and lessons learned from COVID-19 - Human factors/Ergonomics and Infection Prevention and Control in hospital design and the built environment and how it is used - Climate change requirements and the unintended consequences on built environment risks - The role of safety and harms in relation to medical gases, electrical systems and fire safety, and their impact on patient and staff safety in the hospital environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement comes under the scope of Research and development services as defined within Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 therefore the provisions of the regulations do not apply to this procurement process. However, to identify a suitable Research Partner the Authority has elected to conduct a light touch procurement process following the principles of transparency, equal treatment, non-discrimination, and proportionality.

Options: The estimated value of the contract may increase should additional funding streams become available.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655917
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440203
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Gavin Armstrong, Kris Lindsay, Head of Procurement
Contact Email
gavin.armstrong2@nhs.scot, kris.lindsay@nhs.scot, michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454, +44 1312757499, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417879
    NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner - The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development & Innovation Service seeks to award a contract for a lead agency to support the assessment, management and administration of a portfolio of research projects. The successful bidder will be expected to support the assessment of calls alongside NHS Scotland Assure and facilitate and manage associated research projects, in alignment to specific research needs and priorities as defined by NHS Scotland Assure. The successful bidder will ensure the implementation of appropriate oversight and governance structures and processes for research commissioning and management; inclusive of overall responsibility for the administration and management of agreed third party funds. The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development and Innovation service is a service whose remit is to achieve a coordinated research portfolio, supporting the development of evidence-based guidance and research, to deliver safe healthcare environments that are free from avoidable risk. Further to the above, the service will seek to ensure that the most up to date and robust research is translated into practice as new and emerging evidence become available. The service will share best practice and changes in standards/models for the built environment (as detailed in the scope below) across the world to inform and learn from guidance and capital projects. Alongside identification, prioritisation and coordination of research areas and activities the service will cultivate and sustain international connections with built environment and IP&C subject matter experts, healthcare providers, academia and research institutions. The service will commission, tender and disseminate research worldwide whilst working alongside other NHS Scotland Assure services (e.g. Assurance and Guidance) to identify priority research needs and ensure they are aware of, and respond to, findings of published research as it becomes available. This will not only support NHS Scotland Health Boards to increase their knowledge to manage built environment risks, but will also ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as an expert in the field. The scope of research areas includes, but is not limited to; - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of water systems including drainage- - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ventilation systems - Pathogens, the microbiome, AMR, transmission risks and burden of disease in the hospital environment - Hospital design including size and single room provision; e.g. hand wash basin provision / waterless / surface design to reduce transmission - The built environment post-pandemic and lessons learned from COVID-19 - Human factors/Ergonomics and Infection Prevention and Control in hospital design and the built environment and how it is used - Climate change requirements and the unintended consequences on built environment risks - The role of safety and harms in relation to medical gases, electrical systems and fire safety, and their impact on patient and staff safety in the hospital environment
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420934
    NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner - The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development & Innovation Service seeks to award a contract for a lead agency to support the assessment, management and administration of a portfolio of research projects. The successful bidder will be expected to support the assessment of calls alongside NHS Scotland Assure and facilitate and manage associated research projects, in alignment to specific research needs and priorities as defined by NHS Scotland Assure. The successful bidder will ensure the implementation of appropriate oversight and governance structures and processes for research commissioning and management; inclusive of overall responsibility for the administration and management of agreed third party funds. The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development and Innovation service is a service whose remit is to achieve a coordinated research portfolio, supporting the development of evidence-based guidance and research, to deliver safe healthcare environments that are free from avoidable risk. Further to the above, the service will seek to ensure that the most up to date and robust research is translated into practice as new and emerging evidence become available. The service will share best practice and changes in standards/models for the built environment (as detailed in the scope below) across the world to inform and learn from guidance and capital projects. Alongside identification, prioritisation and coordination of research areas and activities the service will cultivate and sustain international connections with built environment and IP&C subject matter experts, healthcare providers, academia and research institutions. The service will commission, tender and disseminate research worldwide whilst working alongside other NHS Scotland Assure services (e.g. Assurance and Guidance) to identify priority research needs and ensure they are aware of, and respond to, findings of published research as it becomes available. This will not only support NHS Scotland Health Boards to increase their knowledge to manage built environment risks, but will also ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as an expert in the field. The scope of research areas includes, but is not limited to; - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of water systems including drainage- - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ventilation systems - Pathogens, the microbiome, AMR, transmission risks and burden of disease in the hospital environment - Hospital design including size and single room provision; e.g. hand wash basin provision / waterless / surface design to reduce transmission - The built environment post-pandemic and lessons learned from COVID-19 - Human factors/Ergonomics and Infection Prevention and Control in hospital design and the built environment and how it is used - Climate change requirements and the unintended consequences on built environment risks - The role of safety and harms in relation to medical gases, electrical systems and fire safety, and their impact on patient and staff safety in the hospital environment
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440203
    NHS Scotland Assure Research Service Commissioning Partner - The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development & Innovation Service seeks to award a contract for a lead agency to support the assessment, management and administration of a portfolio of research projects. The successful bidder will be expected to support the assessment of calls alongside NHS Scotland Assure and facilitate and manage associated research projects, in alignment to specific research needs and priorities as defined by NHS Scotland Assure. The successful bidder will ensure the implementation of appropriate oversight and governance structures and processes for research commissioning and management; inclusive of overall responsibility for the administration and management of agreed third party funds. The NHS Scotland Assure Research, Development and Innovation service is a service whose remit is to achieve a coordinated research portfolio, supporting the development of evidence-based guidance and research, to deliver safe healthcare environments that are free from avoidable risk. Further to the above, the service will seek to ensure that the most up to date and robust research is translated into practice as new and emerging evidence become available. The service will share best practice and changes in standards/models for the built environment (as detailed in the scope below) across the world to inform and learn from guidance and capital projects. Alongside identification, prioritisation and coordination of research areas and activities the service will cultivate and sustain international connections with built environment and IP&C subject matter experts, healthcare providers, academia and research institutions. The service will commission, tender and disseminate research worldwide whilst working alongside other NHS Scotland Assure services (e.g. Assurance and Guidance) to identify priority research needs and ensure they are aware of, and respond to, findings of published research as it becomes available. This will not only support NHS Scotland Health Boards to increase their knowledge to manage built environment risks, but will also ensure Scotland is recognised internationally as an expert in the field. The scope of research areas includes, but is not limited to; - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of water systems including drainage- - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ventilation systems - Pathogens, the microbiome, AMR, transmission risks and burden of disease in the hospital environment - Hospital design including size and single room provision; e.g. hand wash basin provision / waterless / surface design to reduce transmission - The built environment post-pandemic and lessons learned from COVID-19 - Human factors/Ergonomics and Infection Prevention and Control in hospital design and the built environment and how it is used - Climate change requirements and the unintended consequences on built environment risks - The role of safety and harms in relation to medical gases, electrical systems and fire safety, and their impact on patient and staff safety in the hospital environment

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