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title: "RA279020 - X24 - Shared Research on the Status of Volunteering in the NHS"
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# RA279020 - X24 - Shared Research on the Status of Volunteering in the NHS

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3df26601-36ef-4ca0-b44f-9eceb3106429

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is seeking a research partner for the project titled "RA279020 - X24 - Shared Research on the Status of Volunteering in the NHS." This procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender period for submissions has already closed, with the contract effective from 19 March 2020. All proposals were due by the end date of 19 February 2020, and clarifications were allowed until 12 February 2020. The buying organisation is based in Salford, England, with the postal code M50 2UW. The procurement method employed was an open procedure. 

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, particularly those with expertise in volunteer support and evaluation within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capacity in research methodology, analysis, and partnership development would be highly suited to compete for such contracts. The collaborative nature of this procurement encourages organisations that can work effectively with the NHS and other stakeholders, making it a prime opportunity for growth and innovation in the field.

## Notice

NHS SBS, on behalf of NHS England, are looking for a research partner to work with NHS E&I and the Pears Foundation to develop shared research on the status of volunteering in the NHS. - The deadline for clarification questions is 12/02/2020 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 RA279020. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA279020 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/85248ae9-12b4-4bbd-a46e-0e52fb24cac2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2020 - 21 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,330 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S FUND |

## 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

- 19 Mar 2020 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85248ae9-12b4-4bbd-a46e-0e52fb24cac2
- 6 Feb 2020 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85248ae9-12b4-4bbd-a46e-0e52fb24cac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85248ae9-12b4-4bbd-a46e-0e52fb24cac2
  6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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