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14 May 2021 at 16:03

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21 Jan 2021 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study," valued at £1,812,899.22, was initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This contract, classified under research laboratory services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action due to it being below the threshold. Although the tender period ended on 16 October 2020, the contract commenced on 19 October 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2022, indicating a focus on urgent research needs related to Covid-19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the life sciences and research sectors, to engage in highly skilled collaborations within the academic and public health domains. Firms with expertise in clinical trials, vaccine development, or human challenge studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities stemming from initiatives like this, as the emphasis is on rapid and effective responses to public health challenges, ensuring aligned capabilities with rigorous clinical practices.

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Notice Title

Sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study

Notice Description

Clinical sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12f0651f-d914-4dab-a9eb-c1a11e5c24fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc44baa-1103-4673-9b6c-0032c08d79d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,812,899 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,812,899 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Postcode Area
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Imperial College London

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