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title: "Clinical Evidence Search Tool - Health Education England"
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# Clinical Evidence Search Tool - Health Education England

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90a30178-32d4-4f6a-81b4-9737b3f63ae2

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Health Education England (HEE) for a Clinical Evidence Search Tool, with a contract value of £120,000 over four years. This initiative falls under the education and training services category within the services procurement sector. The process is currently at the planning stage, identified as a Prior Information Notice (PIN), and the deadline for raising concerns is 23rd March 2022. The contract is expected to begin on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2026, with an annual financial envelope of £30,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical evidence and digital tool development, particularly those with a proven track record in providing similar services. Companies that possess the expertise and familiarity with evidence-based clinical tools like Trip Database Ltd may find this process advantageous, as HEE intends to directly award the contract based on perceived sole supplier capability. This scenario opens avenues for growth, especially for businesses that can demonstrate their competencies in related areas, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following provider Trip Database Ltd. This is to support clinical evidence search tool in meeting high-level requirements and provide comprehensive coverage of clinical evidence and clinical guidelines. Heath Education England [HEE] believe that Trip Database Ltd is the only supplier with the requisite expertise and experience to provide HEE with this specialist trusted and familiar evidence-based tool. The financial envelope for the contract is PS30,000 Ex VAT per year. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The case for direct award can be found on the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects The closing date of this PIN is midnight on the Wednesday 23rd March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d802a604-c96e-436f-b0be-1505d92947ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d802a604-c96e-436f-b0be-1505d92947ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d802a604-c96e-436f-b0be-1505d92947ba
  21st February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

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