--- title: "DHSC_PCP_Evidence Maps FY 24/25" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)" published: "2024-09-09" --- # DHSC_PCP_Evidence Maps FY 24/25 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e16d7368-acd0-40b9-8678-26b8e25840dc.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is currently in the tender stage for the "DHSC_PCP_Evidence Maps FY 24/25" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The contract, divided into 11 specific evidence map lots covering topics such as Chagas disease, Chlamydia in pregnancy, and mental health during pregnancy and post-natal, is based in England, UK. The estimated total value of the contract is £214,500 excluding VAT (£257,400 including VAT), with each lot valued at £19,500 excluding VAT (£23,400 including VAT). The tender period closes on 28th October 2024, with the contract set to commence on 16th December 2024 and end on 15th June 2025, with an optional extension of up to 2 months. This open procedure (above threshold) welcomes suitable proposals from small or medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rapid evidence products and research consultancy, including small and medium enterprises. The division of the contract into multiple lots allows for more competitive and focused bids, providing an even playing field for smaller businesses or niche research firms to secure government work. Companies with expertise in healthcare research, specifically in the areas highlighted by the lots, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain valuable public sector experience, and contribute to the important work of the UK National Screening Committee. ## Notice The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises Ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries on all aspects of screening. The UK NSC makes recommendations on whether or not to introduce screening programmes for over 100 conditions. The evidence team, part of the UK NSC Secretariat, hosted by the Department of Health and Social Care, is responsible for managing the evidence review process to ensure UK NSC recommendations remain up to date. The Department of Health and Social Care is looking to appoint a contractor/s to delivery evidence maps which are rapid evidence products. They provide an evaluation of the 'volume and type' of evidence on a single question or set of questions on a given screening topic. This contract has been divided into 11 distinct lots. Each lot corresponds to a specific evidence map that needs to be completed within the 6 months. Contract Project Reference: C291400 Contract term: 6 months with the option to extend for up to further 2 months. Estimated contract value (including extensions) for all the lots (11) is: PS214,500 (excluding VAT), PS257,400 (inclusive of VAT). Each lot (evidence maps) estimated value is: 19,500 (excluding VAT), PS23,400 (inclusive of VAT) Lot 1 Chagas disease Lot 2 Chlamydia (pregnancy) Lot 3 Breast (AI) Lot 4 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Lot 5 Partner violence in pregnancy and adults Lot 6 Kernicterus Lot 7 Depression in Adults Lot 8 Lynch Syndrome Lot 9 Fetomaternal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Lot 10 Mental health in pregnancy and post-natal Lot 11 Heart valve disease The contracting authority considers that this future opportunity may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. For full details on the instruction to tender and terms of participations please refer to the Invitation to Tender document. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d0ef2c-c911-498e-98e3-4583477c6824 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 15 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £214,500 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d0ef2c-c911-498e-98e3-4583477c6824 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d0ef2c-c911-498e-98e3-4583477c6824 9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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