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title: "NHS England Activating Choice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ed13255-7d8d-44db-a7bc-8305bc43ba87"
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buyer: "NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD"
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# NHS England Activating Choice

Buyer: NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ed13255-7d8d-44db-a7bc-8305bc43ba87

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## Summary

The NHS Commissioning Board initiated the tender titled "NHS England Activating Choice" aimed at improving healthcare delivery by better aligning secondary care demand with supply. This contract, classified under data analysis services and with an additional focus on research services, is valued at £167,950. The procurement process was completed with an active award status as of February 15, 2016, and the contract spans from March 9, 2016, to September 11, 2017. The project addresses various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare analytics sector, especially those specialising in data analysis and research services. Companies that focus on improving patient outcomes and experiences would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project aims to reduce waiting time inequities and fulfil specific healthcare targets. Engaging with the NHS can enhance business growth by providing a platform for innovation in healthcare solutions.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to smooth secondary care demand to better match supply. The intention is that doing so will increase the timeliness of treatment for patients; improve patient outcomes and experience; reduce waiting time inequities; and, finally, increase achievement of the 18 week Referral to Treat (RTT) target.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77ca744-aee3-4a7a-afdb-b7c5d8a8a18e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2016 - 11 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | LS1 7UE |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2017 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77ca744-aee3-4a7a-afdb-b7c5d8a8a18e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77ca744-aee3-4a7a-afdb-b7c5d8a8a18e
  6th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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