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title: "Research services"
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# Research services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a3368f0-b898-4ca0-8cec-951e0bdaabde

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## Summary

The procurement process for research services was conducted by the Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the appointment of a senior investigator for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). This tender falls under the healthcare industry, specifically categorised as health services with a total value of £164,295. The procurement method was a direct tender using a single tender action, which is suitable for contracts below the threshold. The tender period ended on 5 April 2019 and the contract commenced on 1 May 2019, running until 1 May 2022. The delivery location is within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for institutions and organisations involved in health research, especially those specialising in clinical and biomedical research services. Businesses that offer high-level research capabilities, particularly in collaboration with academia or large research networks, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this contract. Given the critical nature of health services, firms with a strong track record and innovative approaches in research methodologies will likely find significant growth potential through participation in such tenders.

## Notice

research capability for the appointment of NIHR senior investigator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9ce0de-2dee-407e-af36-178fc122ac79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,688 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9ce0de-2dee-407e-af36-178fc122ac79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9ce0de-2dee-407e-af36-178fc122ac79
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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