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title: "Evaluation of the Cancer Faster Diagnosis Standard"
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# Evaluation of the Cancer Faster Diagnosis Standard

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c3d2aac-eff6-4762-801a-1d3a0d811782

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## Summary

NHS England (Cumbria and the North East) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Evaluation of the Cancer Faster Diagnosis Standard," awarded to IPSOS MORI. This contract, valued at £98,013, concerns research consultancy services aimed at evaluating the early implementation of the Faster Diagnosis Standard across five test sites. The key contract period runs from 20 January 2017 to 19 May 2018, and the procurement method was classified as "Other." The tender was effectively concluded with an award notice published on 3 February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms within the research consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in health evaluations and implementation studies. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for process evaluation, as well as those experienced in working within the healthcare sector, may find suitable avenues to expand their operations through such contracts. With a focus on improving cancer diagnosis processes, this contract aligns well with organisations looking to contribute to public health advancements.

## Notice

The contract is for process evaluation of the early implementation of the Faster Diagnosis Standard across five test sites with the aim of informing the approach and best practice for national roll-out. The Faster Diagnosis Standard was a recommendation from the Independent Cancer Taskforce stating that patients should wait no longer than 28 days from GP referral for investigation with a suspicion of cancer, to a cancer diagnosis or ruling out of cancer. The standard should be fully implemented by 2020/21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d69473f-efc8-41f6-9c70-3f58167d7ef0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 19 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,013 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,013 |
| 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 ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d69473f-efc8-41f6-9c70-3f58167d7ef0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d69473f-efc8-41f6-9c70-3f58167d7ef0
  3rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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