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title: "RA276740 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review"
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# RA276740 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e8f6dd0-38c6-4aaf-a985-e55363a54de2

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is seeking a market research agency to conduct a minimum of four focus groups as part of the National Overprescribing Review. The tender, titled "RA276740 - X24 - Focus Groups for the National Overprescribing Review," falls under the business services category and is located in Salford, England. The open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd January 2020. Clarification questions were due by 18th December 2019, with responses provided within 48 business hours.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the market research, consulting, and social research sectors to expand their operations with a reputable healthcare client. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on inclusivity in this procurement process. Firms that excel in facilitating group discussions and analysing public health data will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises to contribute valuable insights to NHS England's strategic initiatives.

## 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 RA276740. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA276740 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/ffa951a9-5912-41b5-af3b-812776e91a2c |
| 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 | 23 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

- 23 Dec 2019 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa951a9-5912-41b5-af3b-812776e91a2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffa951a9-5912-41b5-af3b-812776e91a2c
  23rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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