--- title: "Screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)-Scoping of Work" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)" published: "2022-10-19" --- # Screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)-Scoping of Work Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8715dbfc-201e-48ec-b806-d59f2a1ca182.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has awarded a contract for "Screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)-Scoping of Work" through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £80,922, is classified under research and development consultancy services. The procurement commenced on 19th October 2022, and the contract period is from 19th October 2022 to 18th October 2023. The tender deadline was 5th September 2022. The buying organization is based in London, United Kingdom, with a postal code of SW1H 0EU. This contract presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the research consultancy services sector. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially those focusing on newborn screening for SMA and cost-effectiveness evaluations, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The awarded contract aims to conduct a review of decision analytic modelling studies related to newborn screening for SMA and develop a plan for a future modelling study with clinical and cost-effectiveness outcomes. The University of Sheffield has been awarded the contract, illustrating opportunities for universities and large-scale research institutions to engage in innovative health sector projects. Interested parties can contact Ms Julia Estruga at the Department of Health and Social Care (London) for further information. ## Notice Scoping work for a decision analytic model and cost effectiveness evaluation of newborn screening for SMA. provision of a rapid review of the literature and for a plan to prepare for a future modelling study with clinical and cost effectiveness outcomes. It is not a screening pilot or an evaluation of one. The purpose of this work is to prepare for a modelling study by: * Objective 1: Conducting a review of available decision analytic modelling studies and cost effectiveness evaluations which address new-born screening for SMA in the era of novel treatments * Objective 2: Developing an evidence map of published studies and evaluations of PCR based screening and treatment in presymptomatic SMA * Objective 3: Proposing a plan for a modelling study with clinical and cost effectiveness outcomes Contract term: 12 months with the option to extend for a period or periods of up to further 18 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d687cff-3ea8-4741-8094-9e95a6dd8628 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2022 - 18 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,922 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £80,922 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2022 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d687cff-3ea8-4741-8094-9e95a6dd8628 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d687cff-3ea8-4741-8094-9e95a6dd8628 19th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e153b0b8-347e-4068-a2a7-213e70138366 C104177_SMA CONTRACTv1Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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