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title: "National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI)"
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# National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab863e5b-efe5-4f3e-8b00-7cc1ab6d1f83

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## Summary

The Department of Health has recently awarded contracts under a tender titled "National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI)". This initiative, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, aims to enhance clinical research infrastructure in the UK. The contract, valued at approximately £12,045,698.99, commenced on 18 May 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2023. The procurement process followed a selective method, using a restricted procedure above the threshold, and involved delivery across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man, as well as throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specializing in health services and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in coordinating clinical research or associated consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like LGC Limited indicates a preference for established firms capable of handling significant projects, thereby creating potential for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

The Secretary of State for Health (the 'Authority') is issuing this notice to inform the market of its award of three contracts for the NIHR Co-ordinating Centres - NETSCC, CCF & NOCRI. The NIHR is a large, multi-faceted & nationally distributed organisation funded through the Authority to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. It carries out its activities through 4 main work strands: Research, Infrastructure, Faculty & Systems. Management support of these 4 work strands is carried out by Co-ordinating Centres. This is a contract award notice for the NIHR NOCRI Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,692,054 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,692,054 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 19:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551
- 28 Oct 2019 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551
- 15 Oct 2019 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551
- 15 Aug 2017 at 10:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551
- 15 Aug 2017 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551
- 14 Aug 2017 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc4e9cf-f553-4afa-a300-06e3d011f551
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee2d9c61-1ced-441f-822a-6c1543340321
  Contract Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1582184-b4b8-4d55-8575-b2b3b7d8c095
  Winning Bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bdc1dd0-f375-4884-98d6-864a1a79c04f
  Pricing Schedule

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