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INI Early Career Researchers 2025/26 to 2027/28

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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24 Oct 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the UK Health Security Agency involves the contracting of services for the INI Early Career Researchers programme for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. This process falls under the public authority - central government with a legal basis rooted in the UK Public General Act of 2023. The title of this specific procurement is 'INI Early Career Researchers 2025/26 to 2027/28', and it is located in the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on research and development consultancy services. As of 24th October 2025, this process has reached the award stage, with a direct procurement method employed without competition, reflecting a below-threshold procurement type.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. Large-scale enterprises, similar to the University of Cambridge, which has been selected as the supplier, stand to benefit greatly from involvement in such government-led initiatives. Given that the procurement was conducted through a direct method, businesses that seek to engage in future similar procurements might consider fostering strong reputations and past performance records to be considered for direct awards in government contracts. The contract value, grossing £112,200, represents a rewarding opportunity for service providers aiming to enhance their portfolios in the public sector arena.

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Notice Title

INI Early Career Researchers 2025/26 to 2027/28

Notice Description

INI Early Career Researchers through University of Cambridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d307
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068051-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

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