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title: "Request for Proposal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16ae3c23-b1a5-448f-8e8e-4351885fd3f0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS IMPROVEMENT"
published: "2020-12-07"
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# Request for Proposal

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16ae3c23-b1a5-448f-8e8e-4351885fd3f0

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## Summary

The NHS Improvement is currently seeking proposals for a project titled "NHS Pulse Check." This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a specific focus on active procurement processes. It is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 4th January 2021. The resulting contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will continue until 31st January 2022. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the healthcare consultancy sector. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and healthcare assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate substantial growth prospects for those capable of providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the NHS.

## Notice

NHS Pulse Check

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442b23b-96b5-45e9-a995-09698dd8f286 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS IMPROVEMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442b23b-96b5-45e9-a995-09698dd8f286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7442b23b-96b5-45e9-a995-09698dd8f286
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160949
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://improvement.nhs.uk/home/

## Provenance

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