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Optimising the mix of malaria interventions including malaria vaccines (OPTiMIX study)

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 12:17

Award

29 May 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Optimising the mix of malaria interventions including malaria vaccines (OPTiMIX study)" was initiated by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, a sub-central government public authority situated in London. This process falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and involves a direct award methodology, specifically targeting the delivery of the LEAD Framework as part of the OPTIMIX study. The project entails Services category procurement. The tender was awarded to LEAD Ubuntu Global Foundation while the procurement is in the award stage. The key contract period spans from 2nd July 2025 to 30th September 2028, with a gross contract value of approximately GBP 362,673.

This project presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare research and consultancy services. Companies that provide robust frameworks for quality improvement in healthcare delivery will find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. The direct award approach underscores the specialised nature of the required services, highlighting the opportunity for businesses with expertise in participatory action research, organisational development, and community engagement to distinguish themselves. Since the LEAD Ubuntu Global Foundation's niche expertise secured the contract, similar small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with unique, proven methodologies are well-suited to secure such specialised tenders in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Optimising the mix of malaria interventions including malaria vaccines (OPTiMIX study)

Notice Description

The LEAD Framework (a quality and process improvement intervention) is one of the innovations of the OPTIMIX study. The LEAD Framework is the method that we will utilize to answer Objective 2 of the OPTIMIX study.

Procurement Information

They are the original developers and sole providers of the LEAD framework which is a core component of the study, providing an innovative, participatory approach to improving operational delivery at district, clinic, and community levels. It supports the iterative adaptation and integration of key interventions, including MVac, PBO-LLINs, PMC, and SMC co-implementation. This framework draws on organizational development, participatory action research, quality improvement, and community engagement principles. LUGF is the only organization capable of delivering the specialized, longitudinal facilitation required for this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05289c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039593-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£362,672 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Imoudu Idornigie
Contact Email
imoudu.idornigie@lshtm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079588328

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEAD UBUNTU GLOBAL FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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