UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17115MRC - Review of the MRC-DFID Concordat

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 22nd January 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The MRC and the Department for International Development (DFID) have a Concordat agreement to support UK-led biomedical and public health research to tackle the priority health problems of poor people in developing countries. Expected outputs from the programme include: High quality biomedical and health research (including clinical trials) with a focus on translational and implementation research, relevant to low and middle income countries. This research can include capacity development, translational and implementation research, public health research, health services research and health systems research. High quality treatment and prevention research (including clinical trials) into HIV and AIDS, TB, malaria and other neglected tropical diseases, conducted in low income countries with matched funding through European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Capacity development activities to strengthen the scientific research base for both individuals and institutions, particularly in Sub Saharan Africa Deliverables that should be provided throughout the review should include: Clear description of research methodologies to be used (before implementation) Regular updates on emerging findings and project progress Presentation to share findings with DFID and MRC, including PowerPoint. Quality assured final report (see below for further detail) Five case study narratives (see below for further detail) Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.