--- title: "RA297843 - X24 - International Comparison Medicines Uptake" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND (COMMISSIONING BOARD)" published: "2021-02-08" --- # RA297843 - X24 - International Comparison Medicines Uptake Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (COMMISSIONING BOARD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f45f9e-7af4-48bf-a122-ff89fb99c8e9.json) ## Summary NHS England (Commissioning Board) is seeking an evaluation partner organisation to develop a method for comparing medicine uptake across countries, as part of the tender titled "RA297843 - X24 - International Comparison Medicines Uptake." This procurement is classified under the CPV code 79000000, which pertains to business services, and is located in London, England (postcode SE1 6LH). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 22nd February 2021 at 16:00. Interested bidders can submit clarification questions until 15th February 2021 at 12:00, with responses provided within 48 business hours after this deadline. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in healthcare evaluation and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in international health metrics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to create a robust uptake metric for medicines, which could have broader implications for health policy. Businesses that possess knowledge in comparative analysis and NHS processes may find this project aligns well with their capabilities, fostering growth through successful collaboration with the NHS. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services, on behalf of NHS England, are looking to procure an evaluation partner organisation to undertake the development of a method that can be used to compare the use of medicines by the NHS in England with other countries. \ The aim of the procurement is to develop a method that objectively compares the uptake rates of medicines within the five high health gain (5HHG) categories identified by NHS England and NHS \ Improvement. The supplier will then use the method to create an uptake metric for each of the 5HHG categories that compares usage in England compared to other countries. The list of comparative countries will be confirmed by a steering group convened by NHS England and will include European countries with a similar income level.\ The output to this requirement will be a report and completion of the indicator for each of the five health gain categories.\ \ - The deadline for clarification questions is 15/02/21 at 12.00.\ \ Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 48 business hours after the deadline. \ - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA297843. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA297843 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a981562-0595-47a9-9ade-993a56df31e4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2021 | | 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 ENGLAND (COMMISSIONING BOARD) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 17:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a981562-0595-47a9-9ade-993a56df31e4 - 8 Feb 2021 at 17:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a981562-0595-47a9-9ade-993a56df31e4 - 8 Feb 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a981562-0595-47a9-9ade-993a56df31e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a981562-0595-47a9-9ade-993a56df31e4 8th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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