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The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service

UKHSA

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22 Jul 2025 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) focuses on engaging a professional medical and science writing service as part of its pandemic preparedness initiatives. The contract was awarded to Ashfield Health Limited and is set within the industry category of Writing Agency Services. Located in London, UKHSA needed additional writing capabilities to support rapid publication during public health crises. This open procurement process commenced with the tender period closing on 21st March 2025. The contract runs from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the decision made on 7th July 2025 and published on 22nd July 2025. The total value of the awarded contract is £999,999.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical writing and science report preparation, highlighting the importance of emergency responsiveness and scalability. It is best suited for companies with a demonstrated capacity for high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on providing bespoke writing services can find significant value in competing for such contracts, notably those aiming to expand their footprint in public health or governmental sectors. With a clear emphasis on resilient operations during crises, firms possessing a balance of expertise and resourcefulness are particularly well-placed to compete successfully in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service

Notice Description

As part of pandemic preparedness activities, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeks an excellent medical writing service to help rapidly prepare publications and reports during public health emergencies. While there are individuals and groups within UKHSA who have significant expertise in scientific writing of manuscripts, in a pandemic scenario, there will be a surge requirement for additional writing and publication tasks. There is no dedicated medical writing service that is a standalone capability that can be directed and utilised in all areas where surge support is needed for this type of activity. This contract therefore gives us the resilience in an emergency as part of future pandemic preparedness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5357a8d3-7e3e-4b57-aaf2-f4f309849a74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,999 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UKHSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHFIELD HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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