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DSIT NI Project BARBARA EOI

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the DSIT NI Project BARBARA EOI has concluded with an award, focusing on fostering advancements in precision dementia therapies in the UK. This initiative, aligned with the 10 Year Health Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan, was managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) with the assistance of The Neurodegeneration Initiative Limited as the supplier. The contract, covering research and experimental development services, commenced on 26th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, with the procurement method classified as a direct award aimed primarily at SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health sciences, particularly those focusing on neurodegenerative disease research and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in clinical trials, biomarker innovations, and implementing healthcare solutions could greatly benefit from similar procurement processes, fostering growth in their specialist areas. With DSIT as the contracting authority, businesses without VCSE classifications but with a strong foothold in research and experimental development services stand well-positioned to engage in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT NI Project BARBARA EOI

Notice Description

The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals initiative (BARARA) exists to deliver the government's ambitions set out in the 10 Year Health Plan and Life Sciences Sector Plan, to realise a new generation of precision dementia therapies and solutions for the UK - by accelerating innovations in biomarkers, clinical trials and implementation; working across the dementia research ecosystem. The Neurodegeneration Initiative is uniquely placed to design and deliver an Expression of Interest (EoI) process s to test the feasibility of BARBARA as a federated national platform connecting existing dementia and non-dementia cohorts, and to generate evidence to inform future national scale-up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46ec27de-309f-4aab-b2c9-702ac456b544
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c37a91-d4f3-405c-a8a3-60e461f7fd2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,796 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,796 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALDERLEY EDGE, MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEURODEGENERATION INITIATIVE

Further Information

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