--- title: "DHSC: NIHR Information Systems Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2023-05-05" --- # DHSC: NIHR Information Systems Provider Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e02d5fd9-7209-4d57-910f-ce579fe90104.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning a tender process for the provision of software licences and support services to the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). This opportunity falls under the category of systems support services and is valued at £9.5 million GBP. The tender, titled "DHSC: NIHR Information Systems Provider," is in the planning stage with a future notice date of 3rd July 2023. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Interested businesses are invited to participate by engaging in a Request for Information exercise. The contract period is expected to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 30th September 2025. The DHSC, as the buying organisation, is located at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, GB. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software implementation, technical computer support, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process. The DHSC aims to obtain feedback on the market approach and potential service disaggregation, fostering market interest. Interested suppliers can contribute by completing a Request for Information document and submitting responses by 24th May 2023 to nihrsupplierengagement@dhsc.gov.uk. The contract's actual start date and procurement method details may be subject to change based on early market engagement feedback, so potential bidders are advised to stay informed about any updates to the process. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) are looking for a supplier/suppliers to provide software licences and ongoing support and maintenance services to the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). In order to deliver the key functions of the NIHR, the DHSC contracts directly with a number of NHS Trusts, universities, and life science organisations that host the functions that make up the NIHR Coordinating Centre and the NIHR Clinical Research Network (to be renamed the NIHR Research Delivery Network from 2024): The NIHR Coordinating Centre comprises of the following elements: NIHR Academy, hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies (NETS), hosted by the University of Southampton. Centre for Engagement and Dissemination (CED); Central Commissioning Facility (CCF); and the Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI), all hosted by LGC. NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (NIHR CRN), is hosted by the University of Leeds and Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. (This will become the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) from 2024 with the host to be awarded in 2023). These business units are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the NIHR. The main purpose of this notice is to facilitate early market engagement to obtain feedback on the potential approach to market and possible disaggregation of software and services as well as to stimulate market interest in the upcoming opportunity. Interested suppliers will be able to take part in a Request for Information exercise. Should you wish to take part in this market engagement opportunity and help inform the approach of the Department, please complete the attached Request for Information (RFI) document and submit your responses to the following email address: nihrsupplierengagement@dhsc.gov.uk. by Wednesday 24th May 2023. Link to the Request for Information document can be found here: https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000001RTj3/ytelYAAFP3cclDkUSA25mUtJwlP4tZnBDlTKDPGCtpQ. Please note the "Approach Market Date" and "Procedure Type" are indicative at this time and may change depending on the outcome of the information received from this early market engagement. Other Procedure types are being considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712fd784-26e6-4dac-b535-017cd120c0b1 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products - 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software - 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services - 72212218 - License management software development services - 72212510 - Communication software development services - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72251000 - Disaster recovery services - 72252000 - Computer archiving services - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 72253100 - Helpdesk services - 72253200 - Systems support services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72263000 - Software implementation services - 72265000 - Software configuration services - 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services - 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software - 72267200 - Repair of information technology software - 72268000 - Software supply services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72511000 - Network management software services - 72512000 - Document management services - 72610000 - Computer support services - 72611000 - Technical computer support services - 72910000 - Computer back-up services - 79512000 - Call centre ## Release History - 5 May 2023 at 15:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712fd784-26e6-4dac-b535-017cd120c0b1 - 5 May 2023 at 14:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434d2e07-df0d-4981-99cc-3b7c4c736ece - 5 May 2023 at 14:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311a7f16-3d91-4554-88e1-01e482b17399 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712fd784-26e6-4dac-b535-017cd120c0b1 5th May 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434d2e07-df0d-4981-99cc-3b7c4c736ece 5th May 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311a7f16-3d91-4554-88e1-01e482b17399 5th May 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/885a42ca-3548-48da-8e27-f72c7eec5277 DHSC - NIHR IS Function - Request For Information 02052023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad0eb8e8-068e-4d61-88ff-aebea556c4cf DHSC - NIHR IS Function - Request For Information 02052023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fdd4d2d-f4d6-4587-a18c-593263c874c5 DHSC - NIHR IS Function - Request For Information 02052023 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000001RTj3/ytelYAAFP3cclDkUSA25mUtJwlP4tZnBDlTKDPGCtpQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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