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title: "Behind the Headlines"
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buyer: "THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2017-05-20"
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# Behind the Headlines

Buyer: THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea9723dd-b047-42af-9c61-5b34cf705d45

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## Summary

NHS Digital is seeking proposals for the project titled "Behind the Headlines," which aims to critically appraise research underlying healthcare news stories. This procurement process falls under the category of research services and is being facilitated by The Information Centre for Health and Social Care, located in Leeds, UK. The tender is currently open, with submissions due by 21 June 2017. The contract period is set to begin on 10 July 2017 and will last until 13 July 2018. This process will utilise an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical research, journalism, or health communication, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises. By collaborating with NHS Digital and engaging in evidence-based analysis of health stories, successful applicants will be positioned to enhance their visibility and credibility in the healthcare sector, ultimately fostering business growth through strategic partnerships and innovative research outputs.

## Notice

NHS Digital requires critical appraisal of the research that underpins healthcare news stories. These stories (six per week) will be selected by NHS Digital in collaboration with the supplier. Analysis of the research by clinicians and/or scientists is required to produce an article based on impartial, evidence-based appraisal and questions posed by NHS Digital. The supplier will work collaboratively with NHS Digital content staff who will edit the analysis and re-present it to the supplier to be validated as clinically and scientifically accurate, fair and balanced. NHS Digital will then publish the content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe753091-9eb5-417d-ab15-d565727a75e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 13 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE INFORMATION CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 May 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe753091-9eb5-417d-ab15-d565727a75e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe753091-9eb5-417d-ab15-d565727a75e1
  20th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=259134903
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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