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title: "DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 2nd phase"
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# DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 2nd phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b036a8-248a-4535-960a-f24decb24608

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the "DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 2nd phase" project. This project falls under the health services category and is located in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1H 0EU). This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 22nd November 2024. The contract period will commence on 1st December 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025, with a possible extension of up to six months. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £152,880 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in medical research and cost-effectiveness analysis. The focus on the evaluation and development of prostate cancer screening models can benefit companies with expertise in healthcare analytics, medical screening technologies, or those capable of supporting public health initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, offering a platform to demonstrate innovative solutions and potentially influencing future screening programmes. The collaboration with the University of Sheffield highlights the value placed on academic expertise and evidence-based approaches.

## Notice

The second phase of work on the prostate cancer cost-effectiveness model will build on the initial efforts update a suitable prostate cancer cost effectiveness model, focusing on further evaluation and development of the model to influence screening programmes. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of PSA-based screening for all men aged 45-70- and 45-75-year-old, with the frequency of testing stratified by individual risk calculated from an initial PSA, age, ethnicity, and family history (e.g., initially yearly for high-risk and 3-5 yearly for low-risk men). To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of prostate cancer screening programmes for men between the age of 50-69 years with a Charlson Comorbidity Index (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a955ca-316b-4423-9f10-43608918cc60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,880 |
| 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 AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a955ca-316b-4423-9f10-43608918cc60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a955ca-316b-4423-9f10-43608918cc60
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efa1cd89-b35f-49c6-816a-8458af3c3155
  C319115_Prostate Cancer Model Phase 2_REDACTED

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