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title: "PO 8610 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPCS): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - \"LOT 1, ReBUILD for Resilience (R4R)\" Contract Award"
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# PO 8610 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPCS): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - "LOT 1, ReBUILD for Resilience (R4R)" Contract Award

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ae3e36-9914-4415-b105-63c47b6a2153

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded the contract titled "PO 8610 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPCS): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - 'LOT 1, ReBUILD for Resilience (R4R)'" for a total value of £7,682,213. This contract falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with execution taking place in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 30 April 2020 and spans from 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2026. The procurement method employed was an open procedure above threshold, and the tender was completed as of the recent publication date of 22 March 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services and research sectors, particularly for organisations focused on building resilient healthcare systems and improving service delivery for vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as this project welcomes diverse capabilities that can contribute to multi-disciplinary approaches in health system improvement. Companies with experience in research, healthcare delivery, and economic aid-related services will be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities under this framework.

## Notice

Health RPC - Lot 1 Health Systems The research programmes will take an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to help both DFID and the development community better understand what works to build resilient and accountable health systems that deliver for the poorest and most vulnerable. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d6fe83-53f0-4947-bd42-fbc308ae7476 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,682,213 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,682,213 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 17:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d6fe83-53f0-4947-bd42-fbc308ae7476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d6fe83-53f0-4947-bd42-fbc308ae7476
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a068247c-82e0-4fed-9b53-0bdf0e86d433
  PO 8610 - Contract Award Notice
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  PO 8610 - Contract Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Provenance

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