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title: "Screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)-Scoping of Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032415"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# Screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)-Scoping of Work

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032415

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently conducting an active procurement process titled "Screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)-Scoping of Work," classified under the CPV category for research and development consultancy services. This tender is part of a broader initiative to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of newborn screening for SMA. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to close on 5th September 2022 at 12:00 PM. The estimated value of the contract is £90,000, which may be subject to extensions, with a contract duration of 360 days.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in decision analytic modelling and cost-effectiveness evaluations within the healthcare sector. Organizations capable of providing literature reviews, evidence mapping, and planning for future modelling studies would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could lead to significant business growth by contributing to crucial healthcare initiatives and establishing long-term relationships with government agencies.

## Notice

Scoping work for a decision analytic model and cost effectiveness evaluation of new-born screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Therefore, the service is for the provision of a rapid review of the literature and for a plan to prepare for a future modelling study with clinical and cost effectiveness outcomes. It is not a screening pilot or an evaluation of one.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scoping work for a decision analytic model and cost effectiveness evaluation of new-born screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Therefore, the service is for the provision of a rapid review of the literature and for a plan to prepare for a future modelling study with clinical and cost effectiveness outcomes. It is not a screening pilot or an evaluation of one.
The purpose of this work is to prepare for a modelling study by:

* Objective 1: Conducting a review of available decision analytic modelling studies and cost effectiveness evaluations which address new-born screening for SMA in the era of novel treatments 
* Objective 2: Developing an evidence map of published studies and evaluations of PCR based screening and treatment in presymptomatic SMA 
* Objective 3: Proposing a plan for a modelling study with clinical and cost effectiveness outcomes 

Estimated contract value (including extensions): PS90,000 excluding VAT (PS108,000 including VAT)

The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so.
To find this opportunity in the eTendering system, select "Find Opportunities" and then search by project number or title. Once you have found the Opportunity, press the 'Register Interest' button to register your interest. This will make the project to appear on 'My proposals and quotes'. From there you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. For full details on the instruction to tender and terms of participations please refer to the Invitation to Tender document.

Renewal: The authority will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to 18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020900-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020900-2022
- 22 Mar 2022 at 09:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007649-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 11:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007547-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Hd5a/UvftXse9ggNyf4yOKtHe_Zfi0d44Tdenk2_xEcG_cBU
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- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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