---
title: "SARC knowledge transfer partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bb9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# SARC knowledge transfer partnership

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bb9

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "SARC knowledge transfer partnership" aimed at transferring academic MESARCH research findings into SAAS strategy and policy. This contract is in the services industry, specifically relating to social research and health services. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £66,000. NHS England, based in London, collaborated with Coventry University for this project. The award stage of the contract has been completed, with the details and deadlines finalised as of 17th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in social research and health services. The involvement of a reputable institution like Coventry University highlights the potential for collaboration with well-established entities in the educational and health sectors. Businesses that can contribute to knowledge transfer and incorporate academic research into practical healthcare applications would be highly suited to engage in similar opportunities. This contract underscores the potential for partnerships with central government bodies like NHS England, opening avenues for innovation and development within the public services domain.

## Notice

This is a time limited resource (2 years) designed to allow for the transfer of the findings and recommendations of academic MESARCH research into SAAS strategy and policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023822-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023822-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023822-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coventry.ac.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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