DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 3
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Southampton University
- Value
- £83,601,254
- Duration
- 6 years
- Topic
- Research services
- Published
- 13 August 2026
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
Lot 3, Research Commissioning for Population and Policy Research, is responsible for commissioning and managing research that informs health and care policy, public health, social care and service delivery. It provides the evidence needed by government, the NHS and wider health and care systems to make informed decisions, improve services, reduce health inequalities and support the adoption of effective interventions. Through strategic portfolio management, evidence synthesis, priority setting and stakeholder engagement, Lot 3 ensures research is aligned to national priorities and translates into meaningful improvements in policy and practice. There are options to extend the contract by up to 4 years.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date20 July 2026
- Completed: Award published13 August 2026Current notice
- Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2032in 6 years
About the buyer
The Department of Health and Social Care sets health and social care policy for England, and buys as a central healthcare organisation through contracts tiered by value. Suppliers register on Atamis, the department's e-tendering portal, to see live opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender once government thresholds are passed. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service. Every contract carries a 30-day payment term under the Procurement Act 2023.
UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Department of Health and Social Care's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 73110000 · Research services
Decision makers
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