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title: "DHSC_Dispute Resolution Independent Review"
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# DHSC_Dispute Resolution Independent Review

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-735613df-22ac-452e-92d9-91f37ff89267

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the tender process for the "DHSC_Dispute Resolution Independent Review," a research services contract valued at £99,155 in GBP. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period will run from 12th December 2022 to 11th September 2023. The location for the procurement is in London, United Kingdom, with the postal code SW1H 0EU. The main procurement category is services, and the tender period ended on 26th August 2022.

This procurement opportunity, awarded to the Nuffield Foundation, can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the research services industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded contract notice and related documents can be found on Contracts Finder. For businesses looking to contribute to improving understanding and resolution of disagreements in healthcare settings, this tender offers a chance to engage with the DHSC and support the enhancement of collaborative relationships between parents and healthcare staff.

## Notice

A review of the factors that might contribute to how disagreements develop between parents or carers of a critically ill child and the healthcare teams responsible for the provision of care or medical treatment for the child. The contract will improve the DHSC's understanding of how disagreements develop, how they are being resolved and will inform national and regional learning and improvement and support the creation of good, collaborative relationships between parents and healthcare staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98946e6-f7ac-4d15-a6f8-033dc531b660 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 11 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,195 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUFFIELD FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 18:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98946e6-f7ac-4d15-a6f8-033dc531b660

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98946e6-f7ac-4d15-a6f8-033dc531b660
  28th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc6686bc-d585-4703-93b9-4ce5a5e9f015
  The short form Contract DHSC Dispute Resolution Independent Review-C102945 - signed_Redacted

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