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title: "Research Systems Delivery Partner"
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# Research Systems Delivery Partner

Buyer: HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6ed4df6-9209-4957-b4cd-e7823c979f24

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## Summary

The Health Research Authority has awarded a contract for the project titled "Research Systems Delivery Partner" to PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED. The contract falls under the services category with a total value of £17,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 23rd October 2023 to 23rd April 2026, with the tender period closing on 6th January 2023. This opportunity was conducted in London, United Kingdom, with the main procuring entity being the Health Research Authority.

This tender for the Research Systems Delivery Partner project presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to grow. Companies with expertise in programme leadership and management can benefit from engaging with the Health Research Authority. The selective procurement method used in this process offers tailored opportunities for businesses within the specified framework agreement categories, fostering competition and innovation in the delivery of research systems architecture.

## Notice

The Supplier will build the Research Systems architecture, provide programme leadership and management under the governance of the joint strategic programme board, and work as a single blended team alongside the Authority's staff. Additional information: This contract has been awarded following further competition under Lot 3D of the CCS RM6100 Framework for Technology Services 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d7f80b-c749-4362-99a4-254b6368454c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,500,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 18:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d7f80b-c749-4362-99a4-254b6368454c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d7f80b-c749-4362-99a4-254b6368454c
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de1da4cb-bde0-4e11-8e6e-d05fd1d5700d
  LOTS 2, 3 AND 5 CALL OFF TERMS_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb0c4221-5fd2-4e34-b165-2bc12d2ae9a0
  02 RM6100-Lots-2-3-and-5-ALTERNATIVE AND ADDITIONAL CLAUSES _Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60a32303-861c-4b1b-b21d-23cd863b361c
  01 RSP Delivery Partner Contract v1.0 FINAL 19.10.2023_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e41da22-5f82-4001-907c-586fa33a91c4
  APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATION _Redacted

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