Tender

The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service

UKHSA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 11:37

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is inviting tenders for the provision of a professional medical/science writing service that will support the preparation of publications and reports during public health emergencies. This tender, categorised under "Writing agency services" (CPV ID: 92312211), is part of an open procurement process and will be awarded based on an open procedure above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal by 12:00 PM on 7th February 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 10th March 2025 and continue until 9th March 2028, with the service applicable to various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and scientific content creation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in producing high-quality academic publications and reports for governmental platforms will find this an ideal opportunity to leverage their skills and expand their portfolio. Participation in this contract can enhance visibility and credibility in the public health sector, fostering a long-term professional relationship with a prominent government agency like UKHSA.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeks an excellent medical writing service to help rapidly prepare publications and reports during public health emergencies. The supplier should be able to competently produce reports for academic publications and for publishing on www.gov.uk. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4bdbd74-8a4e-4d86-90e2-19d00b14ba83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376806a7-fa5c-4c3b-86a0-36e3bdf040aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UKHSA
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-e4bdbd74-8a4e-4d86-90e2-19d00b14ba83-2025-01-13T11:37:46Z",
    "date": "2025-01-13T11:37:46Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-e4bdbd74-8a4e-4d86-90e2-19d00b14ba83",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-2790000D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service",
        "description": "The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeks an excellent medical writing service to help rapidly prepare publications and reports during public health emergencies. The supplier should be able to competently produce reports for academic publications and for publishing on www.gov.uk. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk",
        "datePublished": "2025-01-10T16:39:49Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "92312211",
            "description": "Writing agency services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "E14 4PU"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "E14 4PU"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-03-10T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-03-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63057a13-401f-4f21-9070-2ed91e7fd94f",
                "datePublished": "2025-01-10T16:39:49Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Attachment 3 - UKHSA W160994 - Medical writers sleeper contract",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c143880-fc38-4048-8285-6ba28b18bf6f",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376806a7-fa5c-4c3b-86a0-36e3bdf040aa",
                "datePublished": "2025-01-10T16:39:49Z",
                "dateModified": "2025-01-13T11:37:46Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "description": "Attachment 3 - UKHSA W160994 - Medical writers sleeper contract",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67bb7432-072e-40c5-8154-5c5f8b291a83",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-263652",
            "name": "UKHSA",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UKHSA"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 S Colonnade",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 4PU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement Operations",
                "email": "procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-263652",
        "name": "UKHSA"
    }
}