Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0e-a808-729b-bdcb-f239582b4a86/research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research and development services and related consultancy services [N e L Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/n-e-l-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £10,000,000 to £40,000,000 Published 5 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 24 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Elis Transformation Change Framework 2.0 aims to provide capabilities to cover requirements from NHS Commissioning Support Units across England and will be split into lots based on homogenous requirements. The framework aims to meet current and future challenges from our growing customer base and particular requirements, including the need for specialist, research, best practice and academic resources as follows: 1.Lot 1 - Research and Expert Clinical Knowledge. 2.Lot 2 - Organisation and System Development. 3.Lot 3 - Business Intelligence, Information Technology & Technical Expertise - Lot 4 - Communications and Engagement. Additional information: Further to the attached Contract notice published in the OJEU on 20/06/2017 with reference OJS 2017/S 116-233418, the Elis Group of CSUs (the "Authority") is issuing this invitation to Tender ("ITT") to you in connection with the competitive procurement of the Elis transformation Change Framework 2.0. The ITT contains further information about the Procurement Process. Annex B contains the ITT Evaluation Criteria and Weighting for questions that Bidders must respond to. Annex D contains information on the Contract. Each Bidder's response ("Tender") should be detailed enough to allow the Authority to make an informed award decision. All Tenders must be returned no later than the Deadline for receipt of Tenders specified on the front cover of this ITT and this notice. The Authority is using the Pro-Contract e-Tendering portal to conduct the Procurement Process ("the e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed at [procontract.due-north.com/Login](https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). All messaging, clarifications and communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. How to apply: - Please click on or copy, paste and search the following web link [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=743b8d9e-73dd-e611-80da-005056b64545) - Register in the top left hand corner and express an interest in the Elis Transformation Change Framework 2.0 opportunity via the top right hand area button. - Follow the instructions to view and access the enclosed Invitation To Tender documents and attachments. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5635b66d-8068-4c5f-b9c9-c296c36ec0e8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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