National Institute for Health Research Support Services

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) established in 2006 to transform research in the NHS. As the most integrated clinical research system in the world, the NIHR drives research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy. The NIHR: - funds high quality research to improve health - trains and supports health researchers - provides world-class research facilities - works with the life sciences industry and charities to benefit all - involves patients and the public at every step The NIHR has a number of contracts for the provision of support services to assist with the management and coordination of the health research system. . Two such contracts come to an end in March 2020 and will require contract review 12 months beforehand. These are:- - The NIHR NIHR Centre for Dissemination; and - NIHR Coordinating Centre for Patient and Public Involvement, Participation and Engagement (PPIPE) in Research . The aim of this tendering exercise will be to identify a suitable contractor(s) for the above mentioned centres.