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DSIT & NI - Project Barbara PoC

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for "Project Barbara PoC," under the Dementia Goals programme. Focused on healthcare innovation, the project aims to accelerate the development of dementia treatments via the Brain Ageing Registry for Biomarkers, Trials, and Research. With a direct award to The Neurodegeneration Initiative Limited, the project spans from 2nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contracting authority, DSIT, located in London, awarded the contract valued at £2,750,000, targeting research and development services in several geographic regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Channel Islands. The procurement concluded with an award notice published on 22nd April 2026.

This tender opportunity offers significant growth prospects for businesses in the healthcare and biotech sectors, particularly those focusing on research and development of innovative treatments for dementia. Companies specialising in clinical trials, biomarker development, and healthcare IT solutions can benefit from participating in such initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, may find the project particularly accessible, given its suitability requirements and focus on cutting-edge scientific advancement. Engaging in projects like this can enhance a company's expertise and position in the burgeoning field of neurodegeneration research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT & NI - Project Barbara PoC

Notice Description

The Dementia Goals programme (DGP), part of the Healthcare Goals programme (based in the Office for Life Sciences within DSIT). The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals programme, aims to speed up the development of new treatments for dementia by accelerating innovations in biomarkers, clinical trials and implementation. This project is to undertake a Proof of Concept (PoC) study to test the feasibility of BARBARA - a Brain Ageing Registry for Biomarkers, Access to trials, Research, and Adoption. Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c63242-b8c9-4cb7-b128-47ee16c0953f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c413c26-8819-4c9f-b8b0-e5461d4edf39
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

THE NEURODEGENERATION INITIATIVE

Further Information

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