--- title: "The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissioning Facility (CCF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH" published: "2019-11-04" --- # The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4db65e2d-241b-413d-8874-b0516818b97d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Department of Health, which has awarded contracts for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissioning Facility (CCF). This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services and is located primarily in England. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the contract period running from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2023. The total contract value awarded is approximately £58 million, with services being delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development as well as consultancy services, particularly those focusing on public health. Companies with expertise in managing complex health-related projects or offering consultancy in research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities. As this contract is part of a series being awarded to enhance the UK's health and wealth through innovative research, it is an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice The Secretary of State for Health (the 'Authority') is issuing this notice to inform the market of its award of three contracts for the NIHR Co-ordinating Centres - NETSCC, CCF & NOCRI. The NIHR is a large, multi-faceted & nationally distributed organisation funded through the Authority to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. It carries out its activities through 4 main work strands: Research, Infrastructure, Faculty & Systems. Management support of these 4 work strands is carried out by Co-ordinating Centres. This contract award in particular is for the NIHR CCF contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 May 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,007,947 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £480,079,747 | | 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 | | 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 | LGC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2019 at 19:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 - 15 Oct 2019 at 13:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 - 15 Aug 2017 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 - 14 Aug 2017 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 - 14 Aug 2017 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddda6f5-64bf-42f5-a85f-6d8b9d3cca63 4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6021d8f-8681-450a-bfcb-bbb8f0c9ef26 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1f66809-2fb2-47c5-8eb7-f9484f0f2b02 Tender Response - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8d746e3-639d-4cff-a93c-57b2888454d8 Pricing Schedule ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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