--- title: "GB-London: Patient & Public Engagement and Social Research Specialists" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-07-12" --- # GB-London: Patient & Public Engagement and Social Research Specialists Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97e8db43-e76d-491c-8057-34fd6dbf4e9b.json) ## Summary Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking specialists in patient and public engagement and social research for a project related to COVID-19 recovery, specifically focusing on services such as Virtual Access to Care and Long Covid support. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the contract valued at £500,000 and a minimum threshold of £100,000. Interested organisations should note the tender period ending on 9th August 2021, and the contract's validity running from 4th October 2021 to 31st May 2022. This open procedure allows for competitive bidding through the Delta e-Sourcing portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in market research services. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capabilities in engaging with diverse stakeholders and conducting social research will be well-positioned to compete. Winning this contract could enhance their involvement in public health initiatives and expand their outreach within the healthcare sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 July 2021 for the following reason: Further advice for bidders, advising how to register their interest via Delta e-Sourcing portal(Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals clinical group and Evelina London Children's Healthcare together with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have partnered to deliver a Joint Programme for Patient, Carer and Public Involvement in COVID-19 Recovery. The Joint Programme is looking to work in collaboration with patient and public engagement and social research specialists to ensure that patients, their families and carers are informed of, and involved in, the design and delivery of a) Virtual Access to Care, b) Waiting for Treatment and Self-Management, c) Long Covid, services.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The tender process involves a one step process in which suppliers are able to download and complete the Invitation to Tender document from the Delta eSourcing portal (see access code below). The top 3 ranked bidders for the three Lots will be invited to interview. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652cff02-1a86-4761-b326-a93a55ae60b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2021 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652cff02-1a86-4761-b326-a93a55ae60b2 - 12 Jul 2021 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652cff02-1a86-4761-b326-a93a55ae60b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652cff02-1a86-4761-b326-a93a55ae60b2 12th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Patient-&-Public-Engagement-and-Social-Research-Specialists/S798375826 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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