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title: "RA290656 - X24 - Innovation, research and collaboration in response to COVID-19; distilling recommendations for implementation, partnerships and policy"
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# RA290656 - X24 - Innovation, research and collaboration in response to COVID-19; distilling recommendations for implementation, partnerships and policy

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (COMMISSIONING BOARD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab5c214a-65e1-4a5d-b9ed-ac8842def9e3

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## Summary

NHS England (Commissioning Board) is conducting a public procurement process for the project titled "RA290656 - X24 - Innovation, research and collaboration in response to COVID-19; distilling recommendations for implementation, partnerships and policy". This open tender is classified under business services, specifically in consulting and related fields, and is located in London, England. The tender period is ongoing, with a deadline for clarification questions set for midday on 1st October 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 20th October 2020 and will last for a single day, ending after completing the specified work.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in consulting, research, and innovative solutions aimed at public health challenges related to COVID-19. Businesses that can effectively collaborate and provide implementation strategies, along with evidence-based policy recommendations, would be well-suited to participate. The total contract value is £124,950, which highlights the potential for meaningful engagement for capable firms in the relevant service sectors.

## Notice

Hello,\ \ This is an invitation to bid on behalf of NHS England for the work as outlined in the attached specification.\ \ The closing time for clarification questions is midday on 01/10/2020. Responses will be sent no later than 48 hours after this deadline. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA290656. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA290656 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/3e30ff87-a61a-4441-95f4-39f7905e0025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,950 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## 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

- 20 Oct 2020 at 14:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e30ff87-a61a-4441-95f4-39f7905e0025
- 24 Sep 2020 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e30ff87-a61a-4441-95f4-39f7905e0025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e30ff87-a61a-4441-95f4-39f7905e0025
  24th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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