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title: "DHSC:NIHR Support Services: Public Partnerships and Maximising Research Impact"
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# DHSC:NIHR Support Services: Public Partnerships and Maximising Research Impact

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ddaf

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully awarded a contract titled "DHSC:NIHR Support Services: Public Partnerships and Maximising Research Impact" to BMJ Publishing Group Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous business-related services and is located in the UKI32 region. The objective of this tender is to re-procure support services for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to enhance public partnerships in health and care research, improve research dissemination, and act as an integral part of a coordinated NIHR organisation. The procurement process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, beginning with a market engagement event on 1st August 2023, and culminating in the contract award on 31st January 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025, with a duration of 7 years and a total value of £18,998,512 (ex-VAT), with a five-year break clause.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research support, public engagement, and knowledge dissemination services. The scope of work involves creating partnerships with communities, maximising the impact of NIHR research, and collaborating across different NIHR coordinating centres. Companies with a strong track record in these areas, particularly those experienced in health and social care research, can benefit substantially. The procurement process ensures that only capable suppliers progressed through stages involving selection questionnaires and negotiation. BMJ Publishing Group Limited, a large company with extensive experience, won the contract, reflecting the high standards and competitiveness required. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to contribute to public health improvements and leverage their expertise in the research and development sector.

## Notice

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care and its mission is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.
This opportunity is for the re-procurement of NIHR support services to:
- Improve the way partnerships with people and communities in health and care research work ("public partnerships"),
- Improve how NIHR research is disseminated, and knowledge is mobilised to facilitate uptake and adoption of insights from research ("maximising impact"), and
- Act with other NIHR coordinating centres as an integral part of 'One NIHR'; a co-ordinated, joined-up organisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) supports Ministers in leading the nation's health and social care to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives, for longer. DHSC invests significantly in research and development (R&D) to support the delivery of its objectives, primarily through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Through NIHR, DHSC provides evidence to improve the health of the public and outcomes for patients and inform decisions on the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the health and care system.

The DHSC:NIHR Support Services: Public Partnerships and Maximising Research Impact contract was awarded for the provision of services from 1st April 2025 for a period of 7 years (with a five year break clause) to meet the following strategic objectives:
- improve the way partnerships with people and communities in health and care research work (this includes research involvement, participation, and engagement - referred to as 'public partnerships')
- improve how NIHR research is disseminated, and knowledge is mobilised to facilitate uptake and adoption of insights from research (referred to as 'maximising impact')
- act as an integral part of National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre - working collaboratively within NIHRCC and across NIHRCC & Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre a co-ordinated, joined-up organisation.

The total awarded contract value is PS18,998,512.00 (ex-vat) which was sub-divided as follows:
- services that form the bulk of the deliverables (including any transition costs).
- Authority Emergent Services (unforeseeable services that may emerge throughout the life of the contract).
A market engagement event was held on 1st August 2023, followed by a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation.
Stage 1 - potential suppliers were invited to complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire and successful suppliers were then invited to participate in Stage 2.
Stage 2 - three suppliers were successful at Stage 1 and were invited to submit an initial tender. Following evaluation of the initial tender, the Authority selected two (2) suppliers who met the requisite criteria to participate in negotiations. Following negotiations, suppliers were invited to submit a final tender for evaluation.
No challenges were received during the standstill period and one successful supplier was awarded the contract to deliver the services following the standstill period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003287-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| Lots value | £19,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,998,512 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP |

## 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
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003287-2025
- 19 Jan 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001938-2024
- 29 Jun 2023 at 18:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018601-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bmj.com/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

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