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title: "Literature reviews to support the application of MCDA for evaluating robotic surgery in the NHS"
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# Literature reviews to support the application of MCDA for evaluating robotic surgery in the NHS

Buyer: MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db34f184-3391-493b-9b3c-e5d43867dd98

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## Summary

The Midlands & Lancashire C S U has awarded a contract for "Literature reviews to support the application of MCDA for evaluating robotic surgery in the NHS" to SIERRA NORTH CONSULTING LIMITED. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender had a tender deadline of 18th January 2023 and a contract period from 27th January 2023 to 7th March 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Research services and is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies providing research services, especially those experienced in multi-criteria decision analysis. Suppliers catering to the healthcare industry and those with expertise in evaluating robotic surgery are well-suited to compete. The Midlands & Lancashire C S U is actively seeking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) suppliers for this project. Interested businesses can find more information on the Bravo Portal for submission of quotations.

## Notice

The broad aim of this project will be to promote MCDA (multi-criteria decision analysis) as a framework for conducting economic evaluations of robotic surgery. The HEU, in collaboration with subject matter experts from Lisbon University and Loughborough University, plan to conduct an economic evaluation of a particular application of robotic surgery in the NHS using MCDA. The requirement described in this RFQ will support this study. We plan to publish this study, including outputs from the requirement below. The requirement The Supplier must answer the following questions using literature review techniques. We are looking for the Supplier to describe their suggested methodology in response to this RFQ. Please note that we can provide input from subject matter experts (MCDA) where required. Also, the HEU have assigned two health economists to work on this project who will be available to provide input if required. 1. Highest priority - Which criteria have been suggested for the evaluation of robotic surgery? * This is an empirical question that will inform our selection of criteria for the MCDA study * We would like the Supplier to take a flexible approach if there is not sufficient literature on robotic surgery 2. What are the challenges for evaluating robotic surgery? * This research area will provide motivation for applying MCDA to robotic surgery, and will help us to interpret the criteria identified in question 1 * As this research question has a lower priority than question 1, we anticipate that it could be answered with a more focused review strategy. Additional information: The Submission If you would like to provide us with a quotation for this work please register on the Bravo Portal where this procurement process will be managed: mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk Here you will be able to view the full Request for Quotation We require the quotation to be submitted on headed paper through this Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf9d3e0-36c4-4043-8464-9d045721bd32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2023 - 7 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE C S U |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIERRA NORTH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf9d3e0-36c4-4043-8464-9d045721bd32
- 9 Jan 2023 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc16ae65-75d0-400c-ad3c-b077dffbc46b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf9d3e0-36c4-4043-8464-9d045721bd32
  21st April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc16ae65-75d0-400c-ad3c-b077dffbc46b
  9th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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