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title: "Research with Patients, Carers and GP Practice Staff: Online and Video Consultations in Primary Care"
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# Research with Patients, Carers and GP Practice Staff: Online and Video Consultations in Primary Care

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-300da177-d6e0-45cd-8e08-0a7c3dbc9e37

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## Summary

NHS England is currently seeking suppliers for the tender titled "Research with Patients, Carers and GP Practice Staff: Online and Video Consultations in Primary Care." The procurement process is at the competitive dialogue stage and will run until 2nd September 2021, with a contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and ending on 12th August 2022. This contract is valued at £149,000 and falls under the health services category. The main location for delivery is in England, specifically Leeds, with the postal code LS2 7UE.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health research, particularly those that can engage with patients, carers, and GP staff to explore online and video consultation systems in primary care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competitive dialogue and value for money. Companies with expertise in conducting qualitative research and demonstrating innovative solutions for healthcare delivery will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Research with Patients, Carers and GP Practice Staff: Online and Video Consultations in Primary Care. This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of research with patients, carers and GP Practice Staff to support NHSE/I's understanding of the real world use of online and video consultation systems in primary care. This is expected to be a 8-12 month programme of work, with a report delivered in 2022 ( by April 2022). This procurement exercise is being carried out as an Invitation to Quote. The Authority has taken reasonable care to ensure that the information provided is accurate in all material respects. However, the Bidders attention is drawn to the fact that no representation, warranty or undertaking is given by The Authority in respect of the information provided in respect of this transaction and/or any related transaction. The Authority does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on this ITT or any subsequent communication. No warranties or opinions as to the accuracy of any information provided in this ITQ Pack shall be given at any stage by The Authority. Any person considering making a decision to enter into contractual relationships with The Authority or any other person on the basis of the information provided should make their own investigations and form their own opinion of The Authority. The attention of Bidders is drawn to the fact that, by issuing this ITQ, The Authority is in no way committed to awarding any contract and that all costs incurred by Bidder in relation to any stage of the Tender process are for the account of the relevant Bidder only. In accordance with The Authority's internal financial instructions and general principles applicable to public procurement, The Authority seeks best value for money in terms of the Contract reached with the successful Bidder. The Authority has endeavored, therefore, to express as clearly as possible in this ITQ the terms on which it would propose to contract with the successful Bidder and in particular the obligations, risks and liabilities which it expects to become the responsibility of the successful Bidder. The opportunity is available on the Atamis portal - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dddc4121-39dc-447f-894a-e485042ceec5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 12 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dddc4121-39dc-447f-894a-e485042ceec5
- 12 Aug 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b67c0a-583b-4dcc-8cb7-bfd9a0a70c67
- 12 Aug 2021 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8285fc6b-b150-40eb-9f35-7f393d61a802

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dddc4121-39dc-447f-894a-e485042ceec5
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b67c0a-583b-4dcc-8cb7-bfd9a0a70c67
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8285fc6b-b150-40eb-9f35-7f393d61a802
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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