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title: "RA247656 - NHS England - The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question timing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46be6707-9554-4bc7-aba7-157bdead8b07"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)"
published: "2018-08-16"
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# RA247656 - NHS England - The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question timing

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46be6707-9554-4bc7-aba7-157bdead8b07

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "RA247656 - NHS England - The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question timing". This tender falls within the business services sector, particularly relating to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement is at the active tender stage, and the deadline for clarification questions is set for 22 August 2018, with the main submission deadline on 30 August 2018. The contract will commence and conclude on the same day as the end of the tender period, with delivery locations spanning the UK and beyond.

This opportunity presents valuable potential for businesses engaged in providing consulting and related services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that specialise in business services may find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings through collaboration with NHS SBS. Interested businesses should ensure they register on the MultiQuote platform to participate effectively in this open procurement process.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services are looking to The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question timing on behalf of NHS England. If you are interested please see the link below for more information and view the attachment for this project. - The deadline for clarification questions is 22/08/2018 at 12pm Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA247656. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA247656 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/85eca0df-599e-4426-8e5f-7a8c56d1986e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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 |

## 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

- 16 Aug 2018 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85eca0df-599e-4426-8e5f-7a8c56d1986e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85eca0df-599e-4426-8e5f-7a8c56d1986e
  16th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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