Planning

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 10:57

Planning

03 Oct 2024 at 08:53

Planning

20 Sep 2024 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group," classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000) and Medical Education Services (CPV: 80320000). The procurement stage is currently in planning, with key engagement ending on 10th January 2025. The location for this opportunity is within the United Kingdom, and it involves early engagement notices and market studies published on 20th September 2024 and updated on 17th April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in military-relevant medical research, to contribute strategically and gain support for innovative projects. Suitable business types include those involved in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research across various technological readiness levels. Funding can be multi-year and does not have a specific limit per application, although individual proposals should fit within an approximate overall budget of £500k per round. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process aims to support diverse and scientifically robust research initiatives that can have impactful clinical or operational outcomes for military healthcare.

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Notice Title

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group

Notice Description

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group (DMSRSG) is the primary mechanism through which the DMS endorses and funds research activity. The research project must be of military relevance, scientifically robust, and offer value for money. DMSRSG supports military-relevant medical research. Projects are not restricted to a particular methodological approach or technology readiness level (TRL). We will support foundational science through to applied research. Where foundational science / early TRL activity is proposed there must be a feasible pathway to impact on clinical delivery or operational capability. Research must be predominantly medical or healthcare focused and we welcome qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. There is no limit on the amount of funding that can be requested per application. However, the overall commitment budget at any one DMSRSG meeting is approximately PS500k and we support multiple proposals at each round. Funding requests should always be commensurate with the activity proposed and can be multi-year. Priority areas are outlined in the calling notice. Please note that the EOI process is open all year round with no deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08ce0e55-1e97-4feb-9cd8-87d5dbed2055
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8eac49-fc38-4220-9102-74281fcb9263
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ana Cotfasa
Contact Email
ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07548126007

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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