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title: "RA276271 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63e76d30-a90e-4a10-99e3-fbd60b8bbd1b"
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# RA276271 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63e76d30-a90e-4a10-99e3-fbd60b8bbd1b

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "RA276271 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review". The procurement is focused on the industry category of business services, specifically targeting market research. The tender period ends on 2nd January 2020, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 18th December 2019. Interested parties must log in to the MultiQuote platform to access the competition details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for market research agencies seeking to expand their business within the healthcare sector. With the requirement to conduct multiple focus groups and compile insights for NHS England, businesses specialising in qualitative research, community engagement, and public health analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to gather critical insights from various audience segments, enhancing the potential for strategic growth in services tailored to NHS needs.

## Notice

NHS SBS, on behalf of NHS England, are looking to commission a market research agency to run a minimum of four focus groups to gather insight from key audience segments of the population. A report is to be drafted to the Short Life Working Group by 28 February 2020. - The deadline for clarification questions is 18/12/2019 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 RA276271. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA276271 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/50721f53-a398-4cea-b614-a2622f8780e9 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 2 Jan 2020 |
| 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

- 12 Dec 2019 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50721f53-a398-4cea-b614-a2622f8780e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50721f53-a398-4cea-b614-a2622f8780e9
  12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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