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BSc Placement Studentship

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Apr 2017 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BSc Placement Studentship" is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of "Placement services of personnel" and facilitates research services associated with influenza virus infection in porcine species. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £13,878. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will run until 30 April 2018, following the closure of the tender period on 1 March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those focused on health and biology disciplines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those with expertise in immunology, genetics, and related fields. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business growth by allowing these companies to contribute to critical research with potential health impacts for both humans and animals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSc Placement Studentship

Notice Description

Influenza virus infection of mammalian host species, especially pigs, represents a human and animal health risk because of the ability of influenza viruses to undergo reassortment, antigenic shift and drift that can lead to the emergence of new variants and strains with pandemic potential. It is particularly important to understand the host factors that influence these viral mutation and adaptation events. This studentship project aims to identify porcine host correlates of infection at the gene expression level. There are several likely candidate genes, mostly from the interferon immune response pathway. However, in some cases, it is unknown whether genes are relevant in the porcine host even though they have been demonstrated to be important during influenza virus infection of other host species or models (humans, mice and others). The main aim of this work will therefore be to establish new protocols or apply existing methods to verify the choice of target genes and test them on in vitro models and recently archived in vivo materials. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6a9adb-5317-4631-94a4-1f9e8574c46b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,878 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,878 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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