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title: "National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Co-ordinating Centre (CRNCC) - IT Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043ce6"
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# National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Co-ordinating Centre (CRNCC) - IT Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043ce6

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Co-ordinating Centre (CRNCC) procured IT Services through a limited, negotiated procurement method to extend the existing contract with PA Consulting Services Ltd. The University of Leeds, acting as the buyer, managed this procurement process that is now in the award stage. The estimated cost for this contract renewal process is £2M per year, expected to take between 12 to 24 months.

This tender for IT Services with the NIHR CRNCC at the University of Leeds presents business opportunities for firms in the services sector. Companies experienced in providing administrative services of agencies may find this tender well-suited for competing. The contract creates opportunities for business growth, aiming to ensure a smooth transition to a new service provider. Interested businesses should consider the unique entwined nature of the services provided by NIHR CRNCC and the critical considerations required for renewing and transitioning these IT Services.

## Notice

University of Leeds was awarded a contract by the Department of Health to host the NIHR CRNCC in 2015 which included a contract for IT Services via a third party. The Department of Health and Social Care recently re-let the NIHR CRNCC contract to University of Leeds. As it was not possible to allow for an extension of the IT Services contract as part of the original Department of Health contract nor was it possible to run a new tender for IT Services prior to the award of the second Department of Health and Social Care tender, we are extending the original contract with PA Consulting Services Ltd. The IT Services provided are heavily entwined into the service provided by NIHR CRNCC and will require careful consideration as to the best option for renewing these services. The extension period will provide the appropriate time to make these considerations, run a suitable procurement process and allow for a smooth transition to a new provider if relevant. It is expected that this process will take between 12 and 24 months with an estimated annual cost of PS2M.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Leeds was awarded a contract by the Department of Health to host the NIHR CRNCC in 2015 which included a contract for IT Services via a third party. The Department of Health and Social Care recently re-let the NIHR CRNCC contract to University of Leeds.

### Procurement Information

University of Leeds was awarded a contract by the Department of Health to host the NIHR CRNCC in 2015 which included a contract for IT Services via a third party. The Department of Health and Social Care recently re-let the NIHR CRNCC contract to University of Leeds. As it was not possible to allow for an extension of the IT Services contract as part of the original Department of Health contract nor was it possible to run a new tender for IT Services prior to the award of the second Department of Health and Social Care tender, we are extending the original contract with PA Consulting Services Ltd. The IT Services provided are heavily entwined into the service provided by NIHR CRNCC and will require careful consideration as to the best option for renewing these services. The extension period will provide the appropriate time to make these considerations, run a suitable procurement process and allow for a smooth transition to a new provider if relevant. s.32.9 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. It is expected that this process will take between 12 and 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006139-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006139-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk

## Provenance

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