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title: "RFQ - MLCSU System Integration Market Research"
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# RFQ - MLCSU System Integration Market Research

Buyer: MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c75598ae-a69b-40f2-9c33-afa48503582c

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## Summary

The Midlands & Lancashire C S U is procuring research services through an open procedure (below threshold) for the project titled "RFQ - MLCSU System Integration Market Research". The key objectives include making MLCSU services more relevant and sustainable, involving extensive market research and competitor analysis. The deadline for the tender submission is 7th February 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on 14th February 2023 and end on 28th April 2023. The procurement is located in ST4 4LX and falls under the industry category of Research services.

This tender by Midlands & Lancashire C S U presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in the development of a robust service framework, internal services baselining, and market analysis. Businesses well-suited to compete would have expertise in research services, communication, engagement, workforce analysis, and competitor analysis. Registering as a supplier on the Bravo Portal is required to access project details and submit quotes. For more information, interested parties can contact Samantha Yates (samantha.yates6@nhs.net).

## Notice

The key driver is to make MLCSU services more relevant and sustainable and to meet the expectations and requirements of ICSs and NHSE in a more systemic way. To enable the development of a robust service framework, extensive research and analysis is needed of the market across both internal and external stakeholders. Baselining of internal services and researching the market are expected to be carried out concurrently. To complement this insight, a competitor analysis is also needed. The specific outputs of the programme are: Requirement 1 - baselining * Internal stakeholders communication and engagement plan * Gap analysis comparing current services against the future framework * Current workforce capability and capacity analysis Requirement 2 - market research * Communication and engagement plan * Market research report * Analysis evaluation Requirement 3 - competitor analysis * Competitor analysis report More details on Bravo System detailed further in this notice. Additional information: SUBMITTING A QUOTE: To view the documents and submit a quote for this service please register as a supplier on the Bravo Portal (link below). Once you have registered you will then be able to access the project under the following details: Bravo Link - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Project Code - 879 ITT Code - 1041 Project Title - (RFQ) MLCSU System Integration Market Research If you have any issues accessing the project please email the below contacts: samantha.yates6@nhs.net elaine.butler2@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8edc29-61a8-4a8c-a0ef-a9d5e1d7db01 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8edc29-61a8-4a8c-a0ef-a9d5e1d7db01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a8edc29-61a8-4a8c-a0ef-a9d5e1d7db01
  1st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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