--- title: "Research and development services and related consultancy services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-07-05" --- # Research and development services and related consultancy services Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" under the Elis Transformation Change Framework 2.0. This initiative aims to enhance capabilities for NHS Commissioning Support Units across England and is segmented into four lots covering areas such as clinical knowledge and business intelligence. The tender period closes on 24th July 2017, with a contract value estimated between £10 million and £40 million. The procurement will be managed via the Pro-Contract e-Tendering portal, with all submissions and communications required through this platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy, IT services, and organisational development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in clinical research, system development, and business intelligence will be particularly competitive. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the framework intends to accommodate varied suppliers to meet the diverse needs of the contracting authority, thereby fostering growth and innovation within the industry. ## Notice Elis Transformation Change Framework 2.0 aims to provide capabilities to cover requirements from NHS Commissioning Support Units across England and will be split into lots based on homogenous requirements. The framework aims to meet current and future challenges from our growing customer base and particular requirements, including the need for specialist, research, best practice and academic resources as follows: 1.Lot 1 - Research and Expert Clinical Knowledge. 2.Lot 2 - Organisation and System Development. 3.Lot 3 - Business Intelligence, Information Technology & Technical Expertise 4. Lot 4 - Communications and Engagement. Additional information: Further to the attached Contract notice published in the OJEU on 20/06/2017 with reference OJS 2017/S 116-233418, the Elis Group of CSUs (the "Authority") is issuing this invitation to Tender ("ITT") to you in connection with the competitive procurement of the Elis transformation Change Framework 2.0. The ITT contains further information about the Procurement Process. Annex B contains the ITT Evaluation Criteria and Weighting for questions that Bidders must respond to. Annex D contains information on the Contract. Each Bidder's response ("Tender") should be detailed enough to allow the Authority to make an informed award decision. All Tenders must be returned no later than the Deadline for receipt of Tenders specified on the front cover of this ITT and this notice. The Authority is using the Pro-Contract e-Tendering portal to conduct the Procurement Process ("the e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. All messaging, clarifications and communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. How to apply: 1. Please click on or copy, paste and search the following web link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=743b8d9e-73dd-e611-80da-005056b64545 2. Register in the top left hand corner and express an interest in the Elis Transformation Change Framework 2.0 opportunity via the top right hand area button. 3. Follow the instructions to view and access the enclosed Invitation To Tender documents and attachments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8ea74-51fa-4ffd-b219-ca149493a461 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 2DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2017 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8ea74-51fa-4ffd-b219-ca149493a461 - 5 Jul 2017 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8ea74-51fa-4ffd-b219-ca149493a461 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b8ea74-51fa-4ffd-b219-ca149493a461 5th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/760006ec-0e1c-41b5-ad01-3a46aea96139 OJEU Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.nelcsu.nhs.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=743b8d9e-73dd-e611-80da-005056b64545 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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