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title: "HPV Self-sampling Cost Effectiveness Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04479a"
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# HPV Self-sampling Cost Effectiveness Model

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04479a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process executed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) focuses on developing a cost-effectiveness model for HPV self-sampling in the UK. This contract, titled "HPV Self-sampling Cost Effectiveness Model," falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy (CPV: 73000000). The process has progressed to its final stages, with the contract awarded to The University of Sydney on 14th October 2024 and the procurement now marked as complete. The project aims to understand the conditions under which harms may outweigh benefits for offering HPV self-sampling to a subset of women eligible for cervical screening in England. The contract, valued at £249,876 excluding VAT, has a term of 18 months, with an optional extension of up to 6 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in health economics and cost-effectiveness modelling. Companies that can provide high-quality, detailed analysis and deliver robust technical reports with policy implications will find this tender particularly lucrative. The project requires deliverables, including interim and final reports, and publication in a peer-reviewed journal, underscoring the need for a thorough and credible research approach. Businesses with the capability to navigate and fulfil such detailed requirements will be well-suited to participate in future related procurements by the DHSC, aligning their growth strategies with government health initiatives.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed an experienced supplier to undertake a piece of cost-effectiveness modelling to understand the conditions under which harms will outweigh benefits for the offer of HPV self-sampling in the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The HPV self-sampling ISE will offer a portion of women eligible for cervical screening in England the choice between a clinician taken sample and a self-sample for HPV.
The UK NSC has appointed the University of Sydney to undertake a piece of cost-effectiveness modelling to understand the conditions under which harms will outweigh benefits for the offer of HPV self-sampling in the UK. This is particularly important given that testing for HPV on a vaginal/urine self-sample could be slightly less sensitive than a clinician taken cervical sample. Therefore, modelling is required to understand how the self-sampling offer under different uptake scenarios could impact on the number of screen-detected HPV and treated cervical lesion.
Contract term: 18 months with the option to extend for a period of up to 6 months.
Contract value (including extensions): PS249,876 excluding VAT (PS299,852 including VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033074-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,876 |

## 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033074-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021692-2024
- 12 Mar 2024 at 10:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007803-2024

## Notice URLs

- 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/
- https://www.sydney.edu.au/contact-us.html

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