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title: "Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25"
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# Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edd44f38-aa4d-4422-aff3-722eaeb068d7

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care in London has awarded a contract to THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD for the delivery of a cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening. The contract, valued at £99,600 GBP, involves adapting a microsimulation model to assess cost-effectiveness across different population groups. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period runs from 7th March 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector. Companies with expertise in health economics, data modelling, and cancer research would be well-suited to compete. The contract extension possibility offers potential for ongoing business growth beyond the initial 6-month term. Businesses based in the United Kingdom or capable of delivering services there are eligible to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed Sheffield University) Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research) for the delivery of the following objectives: 1. Review and adaptation of one of the ScHARR microsimulation patient-level models to mirror the natural progression of prostate cancer, facilitating the assessment of cost-effectiveness in various population groups. 2. Calibration of the prostate cancer model using UK-specific data. 3. Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men of average risk across different age thresholds. 4. Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with a familial history of prostate or breast cancers across different age thresholds. 5. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for Black men across different age thresholds. 6. Examination of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with BRCA2 mutation across different age thresholds. Initial contract term: 6 months (up to 31/08/2024) Extension: The contract may be extended for a maximum duration of 6 months. Estimated value: Initial value PS83,000 exclusive, PS 99,600.00 inclusive of VAT. Variations: Depending on the successful outcome of the service deliverables, budget availability, and internal approvals, the Authority at its sole discretion may require additional services from the contractor that will aim to address several repeat screening strategies. Contract reference: C244619

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250a1522-49c7-433f-a968-1f97a9384524 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,600 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250a1522-49c7-433f-a968-1f97a9384524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250a1522-49c7-433f-a968-1f97a9384524
  7th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d849c1e-46c5-4d82-8315-7aba6e31721f
  Prostate Cancer Model contract signed redacted

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