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title: "Critical Appraisal of Health Research in the News (Behind the Headlines)"
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# Critical Appraisal of Health Research in the News (Behind the Headlines)

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89de2470-99a7-4c9e-9f36-8ec00240b1eb

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## Summary

NHS Digital has completed the tender titled "Critical Appraisal of Health Research in the News (Behind the Headlines)", classified under the Research Services industry category. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure above threshold, with a contract value of £102,960. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2019 and is set to conclude on 22 July 2020, with the option to extend for an additional year. The tender application period ended on 5 July 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare research and appraisal services. Companies with expertise in critical analysis of health-related news, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-suited to compete. Collaborating closely with NHS Digital to produce evidence-based appraisals could enhance visibility and credibility in the healthcare sector, ultimately fostering business growth.

## Notice

NHS Digital required critical appraisal of the research that underpins healthcare news stories. These stories will be selected by NHS Digital in collaboration with the supplier. Analysis of the research by clinicians and/or scientists is required to produce an article based on impartial, evidence-based appraisal and questions posed by NHS Digital. The supplier will work collaboratively with NHS Digital content staff who will edit the analysis and re-present it to the supplier to be validated as clinically and scientifically accurate, fair and balanced. NHS Digital will then publish the content. The contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for a further 1 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9718125-4ba3-4472-b3f7-bae310d94c5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,960 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ECONOMIST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9718125-4ba3-4472-b3f7-bae310d94c5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9718125-4ba3-4472-b3f7-bae310d94c5f
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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