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title: "DHSC:PCP: FIT Threshold Modelling"
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# DHSC:PCP: FIT Threshold Modelling

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da333da0-b9c1-4c42-b2b4-62d176170fd1

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC:PCP: FIT Threshold Modelling," aimed at modelling the health and resource consequences of reducing the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) screening threshold for colonoscopy under the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). Located in London, the DHSC executed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period ending on 27 November 2024. The contract commenced on 18 December 2024 and will conclude on 12 April 2025, with a total contract value of £24,696. The contract was awarded to The University of Sheffield, with the award published on 6 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health research and consultancy, particularly those with a focus on medical screening processes and resource allocation. The University of Sheffield, as the supplier, exemplifies the type of institution well-suited to compete for such contracts, indicating that universities, research institutions, and specialised consultancies could find substantial growth opportunities in similar projects. Although this tender was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the demand for specialised knowledge and expertise in public health initiatives, which can drive innovation and growth for entities capable of contributing to the advancements in healthcare screening and policy.

## Notice

Model Health and Resource Consequences of Reducing the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Screening Threshold for Colonoscopy in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45942d6c-ebb9-431d-ab3d-8213c1c54810 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 12 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,696 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 19:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45942d6c-ebb9-431d-ab3d-8213c1c54810
- 18 Dec 2024 at 19:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadf2cc-4296-472b-b158-185094a39c44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45942d6c-ebb9-431d-ab3d-8213c1c54810
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dadf2cc-4296-472b-b158-185094a39c44
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90a07386-55c5-4440-9076-c9423c21f83d
  C322710 Fit threshold Signed redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61cd6ebc-fbbd-467e-a42d-400dccdff5f3
  C322710 Fit threshold Signed redacted

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