--- title: "POW-ITT-57015 - Research and Evaluation of the Improving Cancer Journey Programme in Powys (Phase 2)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143710" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143710" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143710.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143710.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP" published: "2024-08-09" --- # POW-ITT-57015 - Research and Evaluation of the Improving Cancer Journey Programme in Powys (Phase 2) Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143710 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143710) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143710.json) ## Summary In a newly announced tender process, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership aims to procure long-term research and evaluation services for the Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) programme in Powys. This initiative, titled "POW-ITT-57015 - Research and Evaluation of the Improving Cancer Journey Programme in Powys (Phase 2)", focuses on service development, improvement, and long-term sustainability. The research partner will be required initially from 1st October 2024 until 31st March 2026, with a potential extension to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category with a primary focus on research and development, and research consultancy, and will be conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender closing on 6th September 2024 at midday and the award notification by 30th September 2024. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly within the oncology sector. Organisations with expertise in service evaluation, consultancy, and research aiming to contribute to long-term healthcare improvements would be well-suited for this contract. The tender will be awarded based on an 80% quality and 20% cost evaluation criterion, promoting high-quality submissions. The process allows submissions in both Welsh and English, underscoring the importance of community engagement. Consortia bids are welcomed, making it an attractive proposition for collaborative ventures seeking to leverage collective expertise in healthcare research. ## Notice Powys Teaching Health Board require a suitably qualified long-term research and evaluation partner to support and facilitate service development and improvement and secure the long-term sustainability of The Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) programme in Powys.The external research and evaluation partner will be required for the remainder of phase 2 of the programme in Powys which is initially until 31/3/26 with the potential to extend the programme until 31/3/27. The anticipated date for the research and evaluation to commence is 1/10/24.Full details outlining the scope of the works are contained within the eTender Wales Invitation to Tender.Powys Teaching Health Board recognises the importance of the Welsh language to the communities it serves. Consequently, responses to an invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted only in Welsh will be translated by the Health Board into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will be barred from taking decisions on awarding tenders.The tender will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender based on 80% quality and 20% cost as detailed in the ITT document.Please note that the tender closing date is 06/09/2024 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered.The etenderwales bravosolution ref: project_57015 and itt_112343.Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal.More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143710 (WA Ref:143710)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143710 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | JOBSWELL ROAD | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3BB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 17:02 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143710 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukNOTE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143710 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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