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title: "RA272180 - X24 - Understanding Approaches to System Reconfiguration"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-484a97a1-7624-4582-a60b-9d6d13ea65f3"
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published: "2019-11-04"
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# RA272180 - X24 - Understanding Approaches to System Reconfiguration

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-484a97a1-7624-4582-a60b-9d6d13ea65f3

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is seeking to procure qualitative research focused on service reconfiguration for NHS England, under the title "RA272180 - X24 - Understanding Approaches to System Reconfiguration." The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to SQW on 4 November 2019, following an open procedure that began with a tender period ending on 15 October 2019. The project is classified under the business services sector, specifically in consulting, with a contract value of £41,666. The research will be conducted in Salford, England, with a contract period running from 5 November to 6 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research, consulting, and related business services. Providers with expertise in qualitative research methodologies, particularly in health and social care settings, would be well-positioned to engage with this contract. The involvement of NHS SBS suggests a commitment to leveraging innovative approaches in the delivery of public services, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services are looking to procure a small piece of qualitative research focusing on service reconfiguration on behalf of NHS England. - The deadline for clarification questions is 27/09/19 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 RA272180. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA272180 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/49552851-881c-4dfe-99ce-88d4b6ffc5ff |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2019 - 6 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,666 |
| 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 | SQW |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2019 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49552851-881c-4dfe-99ce-88d4b6ffc5ff
- 11 Oct 2019 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49552851-881c-4dfe-99ce-88d4b6ffc5ff
- 2 Oct 2019 at 16:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49552851-881c-4dfe-99ce-88d4b6ffc5ff
- 23 Sep 2019 at 17:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49552851-881c-4dfe-99ce-88d4b6ffc5ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49552851-881c-4dfe-99ce-88d4b6ffc5ff
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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