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title: "DHSC: OHID: Decision analytic model and cost effectiveness evaluation SMA"
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# DHSC: OHID: Decision analytic model and cost effectiveness evaluation SMA

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81cb812c-4b01-4726-b644-491f281e83a5

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for the development of a decision analytic model and cost-effectiveness evaluation related to newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The contract, valued at £245,711, was awarded to THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on November 8, 2023. The contract period begins on February 4, 2024, and ends on November 3, 2024, with a possibility of extension contingent upon internal approvals.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry, specifically those offering research and development consultancy services. The Department of Health and Social Care as the buying organisation has indicated suitability for SMEs. Businesses interested in participating should consider the delivery addresses, including United Kingdom and other specified regions worldwide. The award date was February 8, 2024, and further details can be found in the award notice published on Contracts Finder.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed an experienced and knowledgeable contractor for the development of a decision analytic model and cost effectiveness evaluation of the impact of newborn screening for SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). This model will project and compare the health benefits, harms, resource use and costs associated with newborn screening for SMA. The contract will be for a period of 9 months with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 12 months, contingent upon the sole discretion of the Buyer, budget availability, and internal approvals. Value of the contract PS195,711 exclusive of VAT with the possibility to make variation up to the value of PS50,000 for the delivery of additional services of same nature of the contract that may include but not be limited to the following: Impact assessment on the model proposed. Total value of contract including extensions and possible variations: PS245,711 exclusive of VAT (PS294,854 inclusive of VAT). Project reference: C215655 Contract reference: C232787

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0999b-d86d-4ccf-b35e-35c7484d9169 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,711 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0999b-d86d-4ccf-b35e-35c7484d9169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0999b-d86d-4ccf-b35e-35c7484d9169
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e4322d8-6c96-47f6-a780-5aea0191a760
  Final Contract_Redacted

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