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title: "Centre for Health Data Business Case"
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# Centre for Health Data Business Case

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6947c4dc-0816-4029-8179-a6f0620f2df7

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking consultancy services for the "Centre for Health Data Business Case" under an open procurement method, specifically through an open procedure below threshold. This tender was published on 8 December 2020, with a tender period that ended on 11 January 2021. The contracting authority aims to develop a significant business case to support the use of health data for public policy and wellbeing, with the contract commencing on 25 January 2021 and running until 31 March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £33,333, and the delivery address is within Durham (postal code DH1 3LE).

This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on evaluation consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in data analysis, public health consulting, or policy development would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. Engaging with Durham University on this project could enhance their market exposure and strengthen their collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Durham University (DU), alongside key partners, wishes to engage with an external expert to evaluate the evidence base, identify options available and develop an initial base business case for the delivery of a nationally significant Durham Centre for Health Data. The DU led facility will focus on the use of a variety of health and complementary data to inform public policy, contribute to population health and wellbeing, support delivery of the Health@Durham strategy and enhancing knowledge exchange opportunities locally and nationally. To express an interest in this tender please click the following link: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6818

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463381-e869-4230-b9df-1e322c7854ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2021 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463381-e869-4230-b9df-1e322c7854ea
- 8 Dec 2020 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73af9881-0be5-4bfd-9f42-3a9771a4b868

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463381-e869-4230-b9df-1e322c7854ea
  27th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73af9881-0be5-4bfd-9f42-3a9771a4b868
  8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb88f9e9-98fb-4b0d-81c0-aeaa41b7fea3
  Full tender document which is available for completion on our eProcurement system
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6818
  Expression of interest link

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