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title: "RA287923 - COVID-19: Lessons Learned - Research, Innovation and Partnership Working"
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published: "2020-08-13"
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# RA287923 - COVID-19: Lessons Learned - Research, Innovation and Partnership Working

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ef78de-0940-4107-af2d-19f8e09796d6

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) has initiated a public procurement process for the tender titled "RA287923 - COVID-19: Lessons Learned - Research, Innovation and Partnership Working." This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18th August 2020. The contract is expected to commence immediately after the tender period closes on 19th August 2020 and will last for the remainder of that day. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting clarification questions was 7th August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in multi-disciplinary evaluations and health innovation. Companies specialising in consulting, research, and partnership operations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to evaluate the impact of the NHS's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and inform future health priorities. Engaging in this project could not only provide a valuable service to NHS SBS but also help businesses enhance their profile and capabilities within the health sector.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services are looking for an organisation highly experienced in undertaking multi-disciplinary, mixed-methodology evaluations to help develop understanding on the measurable impact of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to health research, health innovation and partnership working across the NHS. They will identify and apply the beneficial changes to support current activities and inform future priorities of the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC). - The deadline for clarification questions is 07/08/20 at 17.00 Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA287923. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA287923 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee94710a-9f71-467c-bc70-ce0786722be3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2020 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2020 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee94710a-9f71-467c-bc70-ce0786722be3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee94710a-9f71-467c-bc70-ce0786722be3
  13th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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