Award

Indepth Interviews

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:18

Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED, a public authority under sub-central government classification, involves the awarding of a contract for conducting in-depth interviews. This contract falls within the research consultancy and survey design services category, targeting the research, technology, innovation, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. Located in London, the contracting process employed an open procedure and progressed to the award stage, with Technopolis Limited selected as the supplier. The contract value is £164,250, spanning from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2027, with potential renewal options. Key dates included the tender period ending on 10th November 2025 and the award period concluding on 19th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and survey design services, particularly those with experience in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method favours open competition and includes renewal possibilities. By engaging with this contract, businesses can expand their portfolios within the research consultancy industry and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in the life sciences field. Given the focus on demonstrating impact and performance to grant funders, organisations with expertise in creating detailed and impactful reports will find this an excellent avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

Indepth Interviews

Notice Description

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult) is looking to procure the services of a specialist provider, that has significant experience working with organisations in the research, technology, innovation, pharmaceutical and/or life sciences space to conduct impartial, in-depth interviews of CGT Catapult's collaborators, clients, partners and stakeholders (together being "Collaborators") as well as CGT Catapult's internal personnel (together with the Collaborators being the "Interviewees") to evidence and demonstrate CGT Catapult's impact and performance to its grant funders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 month contract with potential to extend for 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080324-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79311000 - Survey services

79311100 - Survey design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£164,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ct.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

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