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title: "Health Research Authority (HRA) Interim Chief Digital Technology Officer"
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# Health Research Authority (HRA) Interim Chief Digital Technology Officer

Buyer: HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b242d6a-03de-4c61-a651-9f52c545c5db

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## Summary

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has completed a procurement process for the role of Interim Chief Digital Technology Officer, classified under recruitment services. This tender was initiated as a selective procurement method, call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 4th August 2021 and concluded on 4th February 2022. The tender process ended on 28th July 2021. The relevant geographical areas for delivery include England and Wales, with the total value of the contract amounting to £141,350.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in digital transformation leadership within health or research sectors. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide senior interim leadership and a strong understanding of agile methodologies would be well-suited to compete. This procurement can facilitate growth by allowing these businesses to showcase their expertise in managing complex digital programmes and delivering value for money.

## Notice

Agency to provide candidate for role of Interim Chief Digital Technology Officer: - Interim leadership of the HRA digital function - noting this has implications far beyond HRA. - Interim leadership of the transformation of the HRA research systems and exit from existing legacy contracts - ensure the successful delivery of the HRA research systems business case Core competencies include: - Ability to operate as a very senior interim leader - e.g. ability to assume full responsibility for a complex digital programme in a very short timescale. - Commercial astuteness to ensure good value for money from suppliers - High level expertise in state-of-the art technologies - Leadership experience for a major digital transformation programme - Outstanding team building and leadership. Providing support, inspiration and leadership at a challenging time, - Outstanding track record of digital programme delivery using agile methodologies - Strong information governance and cyber security expertise, ideally within a health and/or research environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063f27c7-ccc2-40c7-8506-118dc5171515 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,350 |
| 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 | HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063f27c7-ccc2-40c7-8506-118dc5171515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063f27c7-ccc2-40c7-8506-118dc5171515
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ef60786-52ff-4830-bbf2-14eeb1ea378a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hra.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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