--- title: "DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044889" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044889" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044889.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044889.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2024-03-14" --- # DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044889 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044889) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044889.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a public contract to The University of Sheffield for the procurement of a cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening. The contract includes a review and adaptation of a microsimulation model, calibration using UK-specific data, evaluation of screening cost-effectiveness, and analysis for various population groups. The initial contract term is 6 months with a maximum extension of 6 months, and the estimated value ranges from £83,000 to £99,600. This tender, led by the Department of Health and Social Care, can provide business opportunities for research and development firms specializing in healthcare services and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in social research services and a focus on health-related projects could find this tender particularly relevant. As the procurement method used is an award procedure without prior publication, businesses with unique and exclusive solutions, such as intellectual property rights, may be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. ## Notice The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed Sheffield University) Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research) for the delivery of the following objectives: 1. Review and adaptation of one of the ScHARR microsimulation patient-level models to mirror the natural progression of prostate cancer, facilitating the assessment of cost-effectiveness in various population groups. 2. Calibration of the prostate cancer model using UK-specific data. 3. Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men of average risk across different age thresholds. 4. Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with a familial history of prostate or breast cancers across different age thresholds. 5. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for Black men across different age thresholds. 6. Examination of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with BRCA2 mutation across different age thresholds. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed Sheffield University) Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research) for the delivery of the following objectives: 1. Review and adaptation of one of the ScHARR microsimulation patient-level models to mirror the natural progression of prostate cancer, facilitating the assessment of cost-effectiveness in various population groups. 2. Calibration of the prostate cancer model using UK-specific data. 3. Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men of average risk across different age thresholds. 4. Assessment of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with a familial history of prostate or breast cancers across different age thresholds. 5. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for Black men across different age thresholds. 6. Examination of the cost-effectiveness of one-time PSA screening for men with BRCA2 mutation across different age thresholds. Initial contract term: 6 months (up to 31/08/2024) Extension: The contract may be extended for a maximum duration of 6 months. Estimated value: Initial value PS83,000 exclusive, PS 99,600.00 inclusive of VAT. Variations: Depending on the successful outcome of the service deliverables, budget availability, and internal approvals, the Authority at its sole discretion may require additional services from the contractor that will aim to address several repeat screening strategies. Contract reference: C244619 ### Procurement Information The public contract regulation 32(2) b) iii) permit the award of direct contracts due to exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights (i.e., where the supplier owns those rights). In the present case, it is proposed to utilise the prostate cancer screening model developed and own by Sheffield University. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008172-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Mar 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 | £82,908 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | 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 SHEFFIELD | ## 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 - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2024 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008172-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.shef.ac.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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