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Understanding Fertility Intentions in 21st Century Britain

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:30

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02 Sep 2025 at 09:55

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28 Aug 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Understanding Fertility Intentions in 21st Century Britain" was conducted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, a public authority sub-central government entity based in London. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and takes place within the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to GrundyDemographics, was formalised on 2nd September 2025 and is active from 1st November 2025 until 14th July 2027. It was procured through a direct method, below the financial threshold, and without competition, reflecting its specialised nature and specific expertise requirements.

The contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in demographic research, especially those focusing on the dynamics of families and social networks related to health and fertility trends. Companies with robust expertise in consultancy services within the UK and European contexts would find this contract beneficial for business growth, providing a platform to showcase and expand their specialised skills. The project is ideally suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GrundyDemographics, who possess the necessary expertise and capability to deliver comprehensive insights on the demographic subject matter.

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Notice Title

Understanding Fertility Intentions in 21st Century Britain

Notice Description

Consultancy services providing substantial expertise in the demography of families, households and kin and social networks in relationship to health as well as the fertility trends and drivers in the UK and other European countries as per awarded grant with Nuffield

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072669-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£42,394 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 14 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GRUNDYDEMOGRAPHICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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