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Pathways to Impact Work Package (OPTiMIX)

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine involves a project titled "Pathways to Impact Work Package (OPTiMIX)" focused on evaluating malaria preventative interventions. The tender, categorised under research and development consultancy and data analysis services, was initially issued on 5th September 2025 and concluded the tender period on 6th October 2025. Situated in London, UK, this process followed an open competition method below the threshold, marking its status to complete as of 30th October 2025. The overarching aim is to engage a consultant responsible for coordinating studies in West Africa, ensuring meticulous data quality and ethical compliance, supervised by Associate Professor Matthew Chico.

This tender presents viable opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or research consultancy service providers specialising in data analysis and development consultancy. Businesses equipped to conduct thorough cross-sectional studies and possessing robust coordination capabilities, particularly within the context of international health research, stand to benefit substantially. The contract, valued at £143,000 and extending from 1st November 2025 to 1st November 2028, offers a strategic platform for SMEs to showcase innovation in mixed-method evaluations, fostering potential growth through international collaboration and expertise in malaria prevention research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathways to Impact Work Package (OPTiMIX)

Notice Description

We are seeking for a consultant who would work with LSHTM colleagues and the country teams on mixed method approaches to evaluation of malaria preventative interventions in the OPTiMIX study. They will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of cross-sectional studies in collaboration with the research partner staff in West Africa. This will include ensuring the data quality from source to final databases packaged for analysis, and adherence to ethics requirements. The consultant will be supervised by Associate Professor Matthew Chico.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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
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

LUDOVICA GHILARDI

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