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Process and Impact Evaluation Phase 3

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited, a central government authority based in London, has awarded a contract to University College London for the "Process and Impact Evaluation Phase 3" of the Newborns Genome Programme. This procurement process falls under the research and development services industry and has been conducted using the direct award method, allowing a seamless continuation of existing evaluation services due to UCL’s established methodologies. The contract is valued at £1.68 million gross, with the operational phase scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028. The tender process has reached completion with key documentation formalised on 26th November 2025.

This award presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development to learn from the collaboration between a public authority and a renowned higher education institution. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, especially those capable of managing comprehensive programme evaluations, would benefit from understanding the methodologies employed. Such insights can enable smaller enterprises or consultancies to craft competitive proposals for future tenders in this sector or related public service engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Process and Impact Evaluation Phase 3

Notice Description

To provide comprehensive process and impact evaluation services for the Newborns Genome Programme ("Generation Study"). The required services include conducting interviews with designers and early implementers of the Generation Study, administering surveys and follow-up interviews with parents twelve months after completion of the initial survey, and undertaking micro-costing analyses to assess changes in resource use and costs as the programme scales. All data collection and analysis shall be performed using approved qualitative and quantitative methods, under the oversight of the Study Advisory Group and the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Advisory Group

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority proposes to award the contract for the continuation of evaluation services for the Generation Study directly to University College London (UCL), pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 5, Part 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. Under this statutory framework, a direct award is permissible where the public contract concerns the supply of services by the existing supplier, intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing services, and where specific conditions are satisfied. In the present circumstances, the evaluation services to be provided by UCL are a direct extension of the supplier's existing contractual obligations and are integral to the ongoing delivery of the Generation Study. The Authority has determined that a change in supplier would result in the receipt of services that are materially different from, or incompatible with, those previously supplied, as contemplated by paragraph 7(a) of Schedule 5. UCL has established bespoke methodologies, data structures, and analytical frameworks which are essential to the continuity and integrity of the evaluation process. The introduction of an alternative supplier would give rise to disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance, including, but not limited to, the risk of inconsistency in longitudinal data collection, misalignment of analytical processes, and disruption to established reporting mechanisms, as set out in paragraph 7(b). Accordingly, the Authority is satisfied that the proposed direct award to UCL is both necessary and proportionate, ensuring the seamless continuation of services and safeguarding the technical integrity of the Generation Study. This approach is fully compliant with the statutory requirements and transparency obligations set out in the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077455-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccsm@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
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 COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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