--- title: "PRJ965 - Systematic Review Services - NEL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-11-20" --- # PRJ965 - Systematic Review Services - NEL Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00731c90-fb8c-42e0-a23f-a0043935a2c5.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is seeking bids for the contract titled "PRJ965 - Systematic Review Services - NEL," focused on the provision of systematic reviews of healthcare interventions. This procurement falls under the research consultancy services category and is based in London, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 21 December 2020. The contract duration is two years, slated to begin on 1 April 2021, with a potential extension for an additional year. The total value of the contract is capped at £201,999.99 over three years, adopting an open procurement method. Interested suppliers can access tender documents and submit their bids through the ProContract portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in conducting systematic reviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the contract's support for their involvement. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in informing clinical commissioning policies that influence healthcare resource allocation across England, thus contributing to the improvement of healthcare outcomes through evidence-based decision-making. ## Notice Procurement for the provision of systematic reviews of healthcare interventions to support decision-making on commissioning policies that may direct resources for treatment according to thresholds or clinical criteria. The purpose of the contract is to provide ten systematic reviews of healthcare evidence per year, with meta-analysis of pooled effect size where appropriate. Each review supports decision-making on a clinical commissioning policy for an area in England, and may incorporate findings on safety, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness or the impact on quality of life of a defined health condition. For example, based on evidence from a systematic review, the Authority defined a commissioning policy that biological mesh for hernia repair would be funded based on specific types of hernia and specific risk factors. This policy was adopted by healthcare commissioners. The length of the contract is two years with the option of an extension for a third year at the sole discretion of the Authority. The maximum value of the contract is PS67,333.33 per year, or PS201,999.99 over three years. The start date of the contract is 1 April 2021. Interested Bidders must access the ITT documentation via the link provided and submit a ITT response via the online questionnaires on the e-Tendering portal 'ProContract' before the submission deadline stipulated. See the procurement documentation (ITT Document 1 - Guidance Document) for more details. All completed bids must be submitted by 12.00 (noon) on 21 December 2020 via the electronic tender portal (link below) - any changes to tender submission timelines will be communicated to interested providers via the tender portal. The ITT reference for this tender is PRJ965. Link to portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=610c723d-312b-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgment of potential service providers. In such circumstances, and in any event, NEL shall not be liable for any costs or loss of expenses whatsoever incurred by the respondent and company, agent, subsidiary or organisation may have contributed to any response submitted to this notice. This procurement is adopting the Open Procedure under the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a253a7a-88a7-423e-9ef7-a354e5d70f38 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £201,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 2DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2020 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a253a7a-88a7-423e-9ef7-a354e5d70f38 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a253a7a-88a7-423e-9ef7-a354e5d70f38 20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=610c723d-312b-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Link to the tender portal where expressions of interest must be submitted, tender documents accessed and bids submitted by completion of the online questionnaires ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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