---
title: "Update of the Purple Book"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd03"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-06-17"
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# Update of the Purple Book

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd03

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## Summary

NHS England is planning a tender titled "Update of the Purple Book", which involves a value of £108,000. This procurement falls under the classification of "System quality assurance assessment and review services" within the services industry category. The project aims to update systematic reviews relating to the physical signs of sexual child abuse and is set to take place in the UK. Key dates include a future notice date of 1st August 2021, indicating ongoing preparations for this procurement process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical guidelines development, particularly those with expertise in safeguarding children and child protection. Companies that conduct systematic reviews or have established collaborations with experts from the clinical, academic, and charity sectors will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this project can enhance their visibility and impact within the healthcare sector, contributing to vital updates in child protection policies.

## Notice

NHS England are looking for a partner to update the eight different systematic reviews presented in the RCPCH "The physical signs of sexual child abuse" known as the purple book

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Potential partners will need to demonstrate that they have extensive experience of: * Developing clinical guidelines, specifically around the subject matter of safeguarding children and child protection and the different signs of child sexual abuse.* Conducting robust systematic reviews alongside experts in the field, including paediatric child protection experts.* Bringing together a wide range of experts from the clinical, academic and charity sector to collate and analyse research, and use evidence and insights to inform policy, training and practice.* Developing clinical recommendations on a consensus basis developed with multidisciplinary child protection experts and through extensive consultation with stakeholders. The partner will need to have extensive and in-depth knowledge of the current guidance and the history of its development, access to new evidence and data on the subject matter, links to senior clinicians who will provide their input and time for no fee, links with and ability to work closely with key stakeholders and experts in the field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013712-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 09:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013712-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//

## Provenance

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