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title: "Quality Assurance of SAS code"
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# Quality Assurance of SAS code

Buyer: NHS E I OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-939694ab-d24a-49bb-9741-f71d5a4701f8

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## Summary

The NHS E I Office has initiated a tender process titled "Quality Assurance of SAS code," focusing on the provision of market research services with an emphasis on survey and research services. This opportunity is located in Leeds, England, and is classified as critical within the healthcare pricing framework. The tender is currently active, with an end date for submission set for 15th October 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 25th October 2021 and span until 31st March 2022. The procurement method is a limited tender, under competitive quotation, aimed at engaging service providers below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research and survey services. Businesses with a strong background in data analysis, particularly those familiar with SAS coding and tariff calculation models, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enhance their portfolio by contributing to a critical healthcare pricing project, ultimately aiding in their expansion within the public sector market.

## Notice

Review of the tariff calculation model. The Tariff calculation model is a SAS coded model that calculate the prices for the national tariff. The model has been classified as business critical as it is pivotal in the price calculation process. Please apply here https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a314d3f-fe63-4278-affb-01961c8d1e47 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS E I OFFICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a314d3f-fe63-4278-affb-01961c8d1e47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a314d3f-fe63-4278-affb-01961c8d1e47
  24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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