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title: "RA277134 - X24 - Analysis to Identify Unexplained Variation in Uptake of High Cost Medicines"
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# RA277134 - X24 - Analysis to Identify Unexplained Variation in Uptake of High Cost Medicines

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60a996a2-d3ab-4df6-86d8-85d9785031c7

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "RA277134 - X24 - Analysis to Identify Unexplained Variation in Uptake of High Cost Medicines" is being conducted by NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) on behalf of NHS England. This open procedure invites suppliers to provide statistical analysis services aimed at understanding variations in the uptake of high-cost medicines in secondary care. The tender was published on 8 January 2020 and is currently in the Award stage, having a deadline for submission on 6 February 2020, with the contract period commencing the day after and lasting one day. The services are classified under the CPV code for business services including law, marketing, consulting, and security, with delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in statistical analysis and consulting services within the healthcare sector. Companies proficient in evaluating medical data, particularly those targeting secondary care providers, will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their presence in the healthcare market and potentially build long-term relationships with NHS bodies, fostering future collaborations and growth within the sector.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services, on behalf of NHS England, are looking to procure a supplier to carry out statistical analysis to identify unexplained variations in the uptake of high cost medicines within secondary care. - The deadline for clarification questions is 15/01/20 at 17.00. Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA277134. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA277134 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/43d43df2-81ef-483d-b772-c5145b0b70ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2020 - 8 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY |

## 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

- 6 Feb 2020 at 14:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d43df2-81ef-483d-b772-c5145b0b70ab
- 21 Jan 2020 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d43df2-81ef-483d-b772-c5145b0b70ab
- 8 Jan 2020 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d43df2-81ef-483d-b772-c5145b0b70ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d43df2-81ef-483d-b772-c5145b0b70ab
  6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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