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AF134- Clinical Monitors for SAFIRE III

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has awarded a contract for clinical trial monitoring services, involving a project titled "AF134 - Clinical Monitors for SAFIRE III," focusing on adaptive platform trials for malaria treatment in the first trimester of pregnancy. The trial, spanning Burkina Faso, Mali, and Kenya, engages Africa Clinical Research Management Limited as the primary supplier. The procurement, using an open procedure and classified under research services, was completed on 24th September 2025, following a competitive process with significant involvement from small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract starts on 1st September 2025 and is intended to run for approximately 38 months, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses in the research and healthcare monitoring sectors, particularly those experienced with clinical trials and adaptive trials. Companies with expertise in conducting international health research in African regions stand to benefit from this procurement. The focus on small and medium-sized enterprises suggests a competitive marketplace for businesses ready to offer innovative and high-quality monitoring solutions for complex medical trials. As the project aims to address uncomplicated malaria treatment needs, it presents a chance for growth and visibility in global health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AF134- Clinical Monitors for SAFIRE III

Notice Description

LSTM is seeking a clinical trial monitor to provide a quality monitoring service for a forthcoming trial in Burkina Faso, Mali and Kenya. The study is an adaptive platform trial (APT), focusing on the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in the first trimester, and is open-ended, adding new questions sequentially. This study protocol employs a modular structure, typical for adaptive platform trials, that diverges from conventional clinical trial protocols, reflecting the flexibility for the trial to evolve organically, such as through the introduction of new treatment arms. The participants are pregnant women in their first trimester and their newborns To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982481199

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059374-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Alex Fisher
Contact Email
alex.fisher@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01513517713

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFRICA CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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