--- title: "National Institute for Health Research Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2019-09-26" --- # National Institute for Health Research Support Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a8b0065c-d7dd-4e8b-aeee-995674235488.json) ## Summary The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), managed by the Department of Health and Social Care, has initiated a procurement process for support services aimed at enhancing the management and coordination of health research within the NHS. This tender, titled "National Institute for Health Research Support Services," falls under the classification of 'Other community, social and personal services' and has an estimated award value of £10 million. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2019, coinciding with the need for contract reviews as existing contracts end in March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run until 31 March 2023, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and European territories. This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare research support and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in IT services, data management, market research, and administrative support are particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive procedure with negotiation invites potential contractors to engage in a dynamic bidding process, providing a platform for innovative solutions that could enhance the NHS research framework while simultaneously contributing to the contractors' growth and visibility within the public sector. ## Notice The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) established in 2006 to transform research in the NHS. As the most integrated clinical research system in the world, the NIHR drives research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy. The NIHR: - funds high quality research to improve health - trains and supports health researchers - provides world-class research facilities - works with the life sciences industry and charities to benefit all - involves patients and the public at every step The NIHR has a number of contracts for the provision of support services to assist with the management and coordination of the health research system. . Two such contracts come to an end in March 2020 and will require contract review 12 months beforehand. These are:- - The NIHR NIHR Centre for Dissemination; and - NIHR Coordinating Centre for Patient and Public Involvement, Participation and Engagement (PPIPE) in Research . The aim of this tendering exercise will be to identify a suitable contractor(s) for the above mentioned centres. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794c33c6-3a80-410c-8b32-140495295b8c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,601,917 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LGC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75100000 - Administration services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations - 98120000 - Services furnished by trade unions ## Release History - 26 Sep 2019 at 08:48 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794c33c6-3a80-410c-8b32-140495295b8c - 26 Sep 2019 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f47fb0b-14ce-4f02-afe5-a06be33b0c89 - 14 Nov 2018 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f1616-2910-4bee-9f70-ae5bb7ac77d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794c33c6-3a80-410c-8b32-140495295b8c 26th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f47fb0b-14ce-4f02-afe5-a06be33b0c89 26th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649f1616-2910-4bee-9f70-ae5bb7ac77d2 14th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://dh.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a49a0ec-8ca7-4aa1-9bae-9e95424f9cd8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/763d8310-246e-4fc9-b89a-2960cc772dcd n/a ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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