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title: "RFQ - Scoping Study on Better Evidencing Health Impacts Attributable to the NMS Programme"
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# RFQ - Scoping Study on Better Evidencing Health Impacts Attributable to the NMS Programme

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85681389-7c29-452b-8c56-f7666cb46ceb

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking a consultant to conduct a scoping study on better evidencing health impacts attributable to the National Measurement System (NMS) programme. This procurement opportunity falls under the research consultancy services category, with a value of £50,000. The tender is open for submissions until 27th September 2023, with the contract period starting on 18th October 2023 and ending on 17th October 2024. The location for delivery includes various regions such as the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those focused on life sciences and health. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to compete, bringing innovation and expertise to support the NPL in enhancing the impact evidence for health-related programmes. Businesses interested in contributing to government spending reviews and business cases within the life science and health sector are well-suited for this tender.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The National Measurement System (NMS) The National Measurement System (NMS) provides the UK with an infrastructure of laboratories that deliver world-class measurement science and technology and provide traceable and accurate standards of measurement. The impacts of the NMS are cross cutting, spanning many sectors of the economy, as well as a range of socioeconomic objectives and societal challenges. Consequently, the top-level management of the NMS programme is structured around a series of challenge areas, one of which is 'Life Science and Health'. This RFQ seeks a scoping study aimed at strengthening the impact evidence that Life Science and Health (LSH) could use during government spending reviews and in the submission of business cases. To express interest in this tender and to access the procurement documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/03476968018A8EC502E1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9e566a-6f95-49d7-983e-e063c159fe74 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2023 - 17 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9e566a-6f95-49d7-983e-e063c159fe74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9e566a-6f95-49d7-983e-e063c159fe74
  13th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/03476968018A8EC502E1

## Provenance

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