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title: "National Institute for Health Research Support Services"
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# National Institute for Health Research Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec3c931f-d9d7-49c4-a39a-6374d15fa5ed

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is seeking support services related to the management and coordination of its health research system. This public procurement opportunity is classified under 'Other community, social and personal services' (CPV code: 98000000) and is coordinated by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in London. The procurement process is at the award stage, with LGC Ltd having won the contract worth £10,000,000, which commenced on 1st April 2020 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2023. The original tender period ended on 28th March 2019, indicating a selective procurement method involving competitive negotiations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) engaged in health research services, clinical support, or related consultancy. Businesses with capabilities in research coordination, patient engagement, or experience in collaboration with health sectors would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The involvement of the NIHR and the £10 million contract demonstrates the potential for substantial projects aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes within the NHS.

## Notice

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) established in 2006 to transform research in the NHS. As the most integrated clinical research system in the world, the NIHR drives research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy. The NIHR: - funds high quality research to improve health - trains and supports health researchers - provides world-class research facilities - works with the life sciences industry and charities to benefit all - involves patients and the public at every step The NIHR has a number of contracts for the provision of support services to assist with the management and coordination of the health research system. . Two such contracts come to an end in March 2020 and will require contract review 12 months beforehand. These are:- - The NIHR NIHR Centre for Dissemination; and - NIHR Coordinating Centre for Patient and Public Involvement, Participation and Engagement (PPIPE) in Research . The aim of this tendering exercise will be to identify a suitable contractor(s) for the above mentioned centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf59209-2c0b-4af6-b6d9-77234bdbe53d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,601,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:57 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf59209-2c0b-4af6-b6d9-77234bdbe53d
- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39031e76-67f2-4d59-94ab-0b804b415f84
- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39031e76-67f2-4d59-94ab-0b804b415f84
- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39031e76-67f2-4d59-94ab-0b804b415f84
- 26 Sep 2019 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39031e76-67f2-4d59-94ab-0b804b415f84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf59209-2c0b-4af6-b6d9-77234bdbe53d
  26th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39031e76-67f2-4d59-94ab-0b804b415f84
  26th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a468b02d-b2db-4f82-9a91-42d6759d3b7a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c681d347-acee-46d2-bd6f-920a3cae4e5d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/976d56d5-516c-411a-9b94-318ccfbe89fc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4173c1cf-f92b-4578-8c7b-ec06702f1d29
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10f687f5-2e6a-4534-be41-bc6d832e6c36
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b6e7b1b-7395-440c-a649-0c9381ee6f12
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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