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PRO 5998 - Professional Medical Writing Service

UKHSA

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19 Feb 2024 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for a Professional Medical Writing Service, with a total value of £100,000, to Ashfield Health Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 13th February 2024. The contract period is from 14th February 2024 to 13th May 2024. The service falls under the main procurement category of services and is aimed at SMEs.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical writing services to compete and potentially grow their operations. Suitable businesses should be equipped to deliver high-quality reports for academic publications and online platforms. The awarded company, Ashfield Health Ltd, successfully secured the contract and will be working closely with UKHSA in this venture.

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Notice Title

PRO 5998 - Professional Medical Writing Service

Notice Description

Medical writing service to prepare publications for the Public Health Clinical Oversight team. The supplier must be able to write reports for academic publications and for publishing on www.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb8a5b36-9698-48aa-9421-f2012e995a5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15262e8-ca07-4f72-87e1-e1b8d1d6ceef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2024 - 13 May 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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