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title: "RA247168 - The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question wording"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-523f2855-379c-4c86-ae7b-65980145493e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)"
published: "2018-08-21"
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# RA247168 - The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question wording

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-523f2855-379c-4c86-ae7b-65980145493e

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is conducting a public procurement process for "RA247168 - The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question wording". This procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 28th August 2018. Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals via an open procedure, with the opportunity located in Salford, England, specifically at postcode M50 2UW. Clarification questions were due by 20th August 2018, with answers expected to be provided shortly thereafter.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the public procurement sector, particularly those specialising in the specified business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable participants for this procurement. Companies that can provide consultancy or other related services associated with the NHS Friends and Family Test will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this opportunity could foster valuable partnerships and contribute to sustained business growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services are looking to The NHS Friends and Family Test - Question wording 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 20th August 2018 at 12 pm. 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 RA247168. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA247168 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/bba55ad4-c1e9-4ae2-a170-d3ca7c68a6a9 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2018 - 28 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

- 21 Aug 2018 at 07:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba55ad4-c1e9-4ae2-a170-d3ca7c68a6a9
- 10 Aug 2018 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba55ad4-c1e9-4ae2-a170-d3ca7c68a6a9
- 10 Aug 2018 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba55ad4-c1e9-4ae2-a170-d3ca7c68a6a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bba55ad4-c1e9-4ae2-a170-d3ca7c68a6a9
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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