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title: "Research Services"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Research Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMENS AND CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30db4c05-6fa0-47a3-99dc-f9101e3c2734

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## Summary

The procurement process for Research Services, initiated by the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, involved the provision of research services related to a pre-existing study. This service falls under the research and development services sector, classified within the CPV code 73000000. The procurement was conducted through a direct approach via a single tender action, well below the threshold limit. The contract, valued at £42,229, commenced on 1st January 2021 and concluded on 31st January 2021, with the award notice published on 18th March 2021. The delivery was required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale research and consultancy firms keen on expanding their portfolios within the public health sector. Businesses specialising in research services, especially those with experience in healthcare studies, are well-placed to engage in similar future procurements. With a keen eye on tendering processes like this, organisations can position themselves strategically to capitalise on contracts that contribute to the betterment of healthcare services in the region.

## Notice

Provision of research services on pre-existing study

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d045da0-e65e-4b41-aef3-0360b02debc9 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,229 |
| 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 WOMENS AND CHILDRENS 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 | SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d045da0-e65e-4b41-aef3-0360b02debc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d045da0-e65e-4b41-aef3-0360b02debc9
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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