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title: "Finance Tool for NIHR"
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# Finance Tool for NIHR

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46579c04-8336-48bc-80b8-565e69341d14

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract titled "Finance Tool for NIHR" as part of its ongoing efforts to support high-quality clinical research within the National Health Service (NHS). This contract falls under the IT services category and is specifically located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The award, valued at £150,000, was published on 13 January 2019, and commenced on 1 January 2019, concluding by 30 September 2019. The procurement was carried out through a selective process, specifically using a negotiated procedure, indicating a targeted and potentially competitive bidding environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies that excel in delivering software solutions and financial management tools may find this contract align well with their offerings. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with experience in working with health-related organisations or that have previously engaged with the NHS could be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Clinical Research Network (CRN) is part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides the infrastructure that allows high quality clinical research funded by charities, research funders and life-sciences industry to be undertaken in the National Health Service (NHS). The CRN comprises the Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRNCC) and the 15 Local Clinical Research Networks (LCRNs), which cover the whole of England. This document outlines the requirements for a CRN Online Finance Tool, the purpose of which is to: 1) enable the CRNCC to provide assurance to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), confirming that the LCRNs annual funding allocation has been spent appropriately and according to good financial management; 2) enable the CRNCC Finance Team to provide robust analysis and reporting of the financial performance of the LCRNs to optimise LCRN efficiency and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527878e6-a62e-4056-97b3-274d4eebf632 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AUDACIA CONSULTING; N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2019 at 06:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527878e6-a62e-4056-97b3-274d4eebf632

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527878e6-a62e-4056-97b3-274d4eebf632
  13th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=368903509
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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