Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
Contact
Ms Julia Estruga
Telephone
+44 1132045540
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DHSC: OHID: Cost-effectiveness model of prostate cancer screening 24/25
Reference number
C244619
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £83,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79315000 - Social research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI32 - Westminster
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 £83,000 exclusive, £ 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
two.2.5) Award criteria
- Criterion: Price
- Criterion: IPR rights
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a concession notice in the cases listed below
- The works or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- existence of an exclusive right
Explanation:
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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Regent Court, Regent street
Sheffield
S14DA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
RC000667
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £82,908
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom