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title: "Support to Health Research Authority: Research Review Programme"
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# Support to Health Research Authority: Research Review Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48504ae3-877d-46d0-9329-31103f86bb9f

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE has awarded a contract for a project titled "Support to Health Research Authority: Research Review Programme." This initiative falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy services" and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £106,700, was awarded on 14th January 2021 and is currently active, running from 1st February 2021 to 31st July 2021. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in ethical reviews and clinical research. Companies that can develop streamlined processes or innovative solutions for research ethics review, especially within a virtual context, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, those with capabilities to contribute to the development of public registries for clinical trials may find pathways to growth through such initiatives.

## Notice

The HRA wishes to revise its research ethics review model, building on the lessons learned from reviewing COVID-19 research and operating in a virtual environment. The goal is a research ethics service which is more streamlined, proportionate and provides a user-friendly service to applicants. The HRA also wishes to develop a model for a free-to-use public registry for clinical trials, fulfilling part of the commitments in the HRA's Make it Public strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08e4df0-9670-4dab-866f-fd1ce541fe96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,300 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08e4df0-9670-4dab-866f-fd1ce541fe96
- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd9519d6-91b8-43f5-989f-562550345630

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08e4df0-9670-4dab-866f-fd1ce541fe96
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd9519d6-91b8-43f5-989f-562550345630
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7baa52ec-d32b-4e9f-a89b-980a8f863a34
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a50a676d-3bd2-4226-b82a-b58989dc21fc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/805ede01-7552-47b2-96c1-0c72a2d6e8cb

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