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title: "Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB)"
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# Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebd5b17d-7dac-4e48-83b1-e962af178e3c

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for the review and development of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) methodology for pay comparability for NHS doctors and dentists. The procurement process, under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code 73110000), and valued at £88,500 GBP, was completed through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates included the tender period ending on 6 January 2025, and the contract period spanning from 30 January 2025 to 30 January 2026, covering various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The tender has proceeded to the award stage with the contract being active since 30 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept in stakeholder engagement, role evaluation, and benchmarking. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities due to its suitability criteria, though larger firms such as Incomes Data Research, who were ultimately awarded the contract, are also competitive candidates. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing strong relationships with public sector buyers and enhancing portfolios with significant projects in the healthcare and research sectors.

## Notice

The requirement is to review and develop the DDRB's methodology for pay comparability for NHS doctors and dentists. This includes stakeholder engagement, role evaluation, identification of comparators, and benchmarking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a76a32-ed6f-418f-8e9a-c9fab5215f66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,500 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INCOMES DATA RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a76a32-ed6f-418f-8e9a-c9fab5215f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a76a32-ed6f-418f-8e9a-c9fab5215f66
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ac06dd4-b7bc-4478-b665-700456f6c402
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