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title: "DIT Gulf Health Observatory Scoping Phase"
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# DIT Gulf Health Observatory Scoping Phase

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e633acf-4a73-437d-b083-d3a287ba802e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DIT Gulf Health Observatory Scoping Phase" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This open tender, classified under development consultancy services, is aimed at establishing a Gulf Observatory on Health Systems and Policies supporting the healthcare reform in six Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The tender period closed on 25th November 2016, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 5th December 2016, lasting until 1st March 2017.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that specialise in research consultancy and development services, particularly those with experience in healthcare policy analysis and capacity building. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find advantageous entry into the sector by engaging in this project, which seeks to foster partnerships between government, academia, and health systems—thus providing a valuable platform for collaboration and growth in the healthcare landscape of the Gulf region.

## Notice

**THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 25th NOVEMBER 2016, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER** As part of Healthcare UK's plan of activities to support the Gulf Cooperation Council countries we are looking to establish a Gulf Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (from this point on referred to as "the Observatory"). The Observatory will develop data and analysis from six Gulf states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE) to provide analysis to guide healthcare reform in the region. The Observatory will support and promote evidence-based health policy making through comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the dynamics of health care systems in the Gulf and will engage directly with policymakers. Bridging policy and academia, the Observatory will conduct monitoring, research, knowledge brokering and capacity building. By bringing multiple research strands, monitoring activities and stakeholders together within one coherent initiative, the Observatory has far greater capacity for cost effective policy impact than single issue projects. We are seeking to set up a flagship partnership between Gulf governments, HMG and academia to support and inform healthcare policy making and provision in the region. We will propose an equal partnership between all parties to avoid it being perceived as a vehicle for one particular government and to ensure that it has the intellectual credibility to inform policy. There are several other "observatories" providing monitoring and analysis functions, but this project is seeking to go beyond simply monitoring and analysis to offer a platform for data sharing, policy discussion and capacity building. This requirement is based on the European Observatory model that has equal partnerships and a depth of engagement between government and academic stakeholders. This request is specifically for the scoping phase of establishing a Gulf Observatory on Health Systems and Policies as the significant projected scale will require work in several phases. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. **DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BIDDER. INSTEAD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE **

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6230d24-6e91-4758-abd6-c660fdd2b42e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 1 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,200 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6230d24-6e91-4758-abd6-c660fdd2b42e
- 9 Mar 2017 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6230d24-6e91-4758-abd6-c660fdd2b42e
- 9 Mar 2017 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd086e9b-9d6f-4c53-a995-2ebf19a50972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6230d24-6e91-4758-abd6-c660fdd2b42e
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd086e9b-9d6f-4c53-a995-2ebf19a50972
  9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d40f69b4-43a3-468d-9d8f-8c796dd0d97a
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf4b822c-f4bb-40b8-bde2-6100207ec79a
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aaf2157-48af-4e95-aa61-14d4ee263d17
  Bidder Emptoris Login Instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1812e2f8-6d5c-41b7-a998-024b9a7c2abb
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ca668a9-41b7-46fd-97bf-7f5e788d9513
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bedba87-988c-437d-a3b9-6fbdd80edc78
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51dc5b25-557f-4030-babc-9473903dd919
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e19fa2f3-421d-4bdc-a90b-0fc1e5b9f2ad
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91b680f9-10c6-4023-9d06-7638fc3df3de
  Bidder Emptoris Login Instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17e3b670-41ae-40a6-992e-88ebabcc8c09
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fc40c2e-5b1a-4622-b2bc-b419333f3cff
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc510ca1-25c4-42c4-9acf-ec1130180754
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b106d9d-f601-4cf1-8b2f-cedda40575da
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20ad8376-2ed0-402c-9097-45592d1a8ecd
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f9bfcbf-1a4a-45d1-ba3e-be5da9d2d8c9
  Bidder Emptoris Login Instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e735bd41-d601-41c8-99e4-083699fe4b8b
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7487f0ff-287a-4ae9-889f-3bb03311a5d3
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6f01a8b-5781-4198-9ab7-6b75aa90474b
  Terms & Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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