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title: "Evaluation of Buvidal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038de1"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-03-08"
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# Evaluation of Buvidal

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038de1

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has initiated a tender process for the evaluation of Buvidal, a new form of opioid substitution treatment. The procurement is for research and development services in the area of healthcare and related consultancy services. The contract, with a value of £650,000, is currently active and involves the University of South Wales Commercial Services Ltd as the supplier. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 6th February 2023.

This tender by the Welsh Government offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector to contribute to the evaluation of Buvidal. Companies specialising in healthcare research and consultancy would be well-suited to compete. The contract includes obligations related to social and environmental considerations, such as staff training, retention, and supply chain opportunities. Interested businesses can find further information on the eTenderwales platform and register their interest to participate by the specified deadline.

## Notice

The Welsh Government (WG) wishes to commission an evaluation of the rapid implementation of Injectable Buprenorphine (Buvidal) which forms part of the range of interventions within opioid substitution treatment (OST) services. Buvidal is a new form of OST which replaces the need for daily supervised consumption with weekly or monthly injections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government (WG) wishes to commission an evaluation of the rapid implementation of Injectable Buprenorphine (Buvidal) which forms part of the range of interventions within opioid substitution treatment (OST) services. Buvidal is a new form of OST which replaces the need for daily supervised consumption with weekly or monthly injections. The evaluation will have both backward - and forward - looking components and will serve three aims: Stage one: To assess how the programme has been set up and how it is being operated (backward looking). Stage one will also be used to assess the feasibility of adopting a randomised controlled trial methodology for stage three and/or suggest other models if appropriate. Stage two: To elucidate the theory of change for Buvidal and develop the logic model underpinning the treatment, considering the differences between Buvidal and other OST and what the 'new' service should look like. Stage three: To provide an indication of its overall effectiveness and an economic evaluation (including any differences between outcomes for those on Buvidal and other OST medications).

Renewal: An extension of up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006802-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £399,990 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USW COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006802-2023
- 15 Dec 2022 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035551-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

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