Notice Information
Notice Title
CTU Market Analysis
Notice Description
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) is home to the Clinical Trials Support Network (CTSN), which has been operating since 2018 and is now seeking to transition into a fully registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) under the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC). The CTSN has developed a strong reputation for supporting complex intervention trials, particularly in non-traditional and non-NHS settings, such as public health and social care. Unlike many CTUs that focus on pharmaceutical or chemical trials, CTSN's niche lies in non-chemical, psychosocial, and behavioural intervention research. However, CTSN also supports Phase IV trials involving investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs), especially those focused on real-world effectiveness and safety. This broader remit allows CTSN to contribute to a wider range of clinical research, including studies that bridge traditional and non-traditional trial methodologies. To support strategic planning, investment, and positioning of the CTSN as a nationally recognised CTU, UH is commissioning a comprehensive market analysis.
Planning Information
Proposals will be evaluated based on: • Demonstrated experience in health research market analysis (please provide 3 case study examples) • Understanding of the UK clinical trials ecosystem • Methodology and approach. Within your response please provide a timeline for how long you envision the project to take. Including your proposed start and end dates. • Value for money. Within your response please include a detailed breakdown of your costs. • Ability to deliver within the required timeframe Please email t.schmidt@herts.ac.uk to express an interest and receive specification documentation.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d9a6
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009086-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - unknown
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- 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
- £16,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £16,000 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Feb 20263 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 5 Dec 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 13 Jan 20264 months ago
- Contract Period
- 3 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HATFIELD
- Postcode
- AL10 9AB
- Post Town
- St Albans
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
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- Local Authority
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Electoral Ward
- Hatfield South West
- Westminster Constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009086-2026
2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070732-2025
4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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