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IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management and Technical Assistance - Pakistan

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 15:13

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 08:26

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, overseen by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, is focused on contracting services in support of the International Health Regulations Strengthening Project. The project, titled "IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management and Technical Assistance - Pakistan," pertains to the 'Event services' industry category and anticipates service delivery in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly Pakistan. The procurement is in the 'contractUpdate' stage following an earlier 'awardUpdate,' with the contract initially signed with Contech International on 4th April 2025. An extension has been executed, extending the contract term to 31st March 2028 and increasing the maximum contract value to £4,813,956. The procurement follows an open procedure under UK public contract regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in events management, logistics, and technical assistance, particularly those with experience or interest in working in the Indo-Pacific region. The procurement process's open competitive nature may attract small to medium-sized enterprises capable of providing travel management or recruitment services. The extension of the contract scope to include the broader Indo-Pacific region suggests potential business growth for capable firms with logistical expertise and the capability to deliver consistent, high-quality services across international borders. Businesses that can align their offerings with the needs of the UK Health Security Agency’s International Health Regulations initiative will find this tender well-suited to their growth ambitions.

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Notice Title

IHR Strengthening Events and Logistics Management and Technical Assistance - Pakistan

Notice Description

To provide in-county Events Management and Logistics Services and Technical Assistance for UKHSA staff and contractors in Pakistan in accordance with the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority entered into a contract with Contech International on 04/04/2025 for services in Pakistan following an Open Competition. The contract provided for three extensions of twelve months each to a maximum term to 31/03/2029.

A Contact Modification (CM) has now been executed in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The CM is to exercise the extension option for two (2) years to 31/03/2028, to extend the scope to cover similar services in the Indo-Pacific region while an Open Procedure under PA23 is conducted and increase the maximum contract value by PS795,348 excl. VAT to PS4,813,956 excl. VAT.

Options: Initial Period to 31/03/2026
Option to extend for up to three periods of 12 months each to 31/03/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,018,608 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,018,608 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,813,956 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Notices
Contact Email
procurementnotices@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTECH INTERNATIONAL

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