DHSC Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Authority awarded a Contract to a single Supplier to provide services for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC). The contract was awarded following a successful Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The Supplier will replace or continue services currently provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre (CRNCC). <br/>A brief description of the Core, Operational, and Optional services required from the potential service provider is as follows:<br/>• Operational Services – overheads including office space, facilities, equipment, ICT, and Human Resources services for all Supplier Personnel<br/>• Core Services –include the Study Support Service, Performance management of studies, Information and Communications Technology systems, Financial management and assurance, Governance, Clinical Specialties, Workforce learning and organisational development, Business development and marketing, Business intelligence, Communications, Patient and public involvement and engagement<br/>• Optional Services – the Authority may require the Supplier to deliver under this contract specific projects or additional services for which the need is unpredictable at the start of the contract. Any additional optional services will need to be agreed with the supplier and subject to approval (including assessment of affordability and value for money) by DHSC.<br/>The contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to for a further 2+2 years (subject to approval).