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Process and Impact Evaluation Phase 3 - Generation Study

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Nov 2025 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited, a public authority under central government, has completed the procurement process titled "Process and Impact Evaluation Phase 3 - Generation Study," with a contract awarded to UCL Consultants Limited. The scope of this tender includes comprehensive evaluation services for the Newborns Genome Programme, incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews and micro-costing analyses. This contract, valued at £1,680,000 GBP, falls under the services category of research and development and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, justified under statutory requirements for service continuation, and is in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The award stage of the procurement was recognised with a publication date on 27th November 2025, and the contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The project location is specified within London, UK, and is overseen with advisory input to ensure research integrity.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those capable of integrating existing methodologies and analytical processes as developed by UCL Consultants. The continuity required in this contract highlights a preference for large-scale organisations with significant experience and bespoke approaches in delivering comprehensive evaluation frameworks. Businesses within the research services sector, especially those with capabilities in public health and genome-specific contexts, would find this project strategically beneficial for extending their influence and expertise within government-initiated studies. This opportunity not only emphasises engagement in substantive public health projects but also demonstrates compliance and trust-driven relationships essential for navigating direct awards in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Process and Impact Evaluation Phase 3 - Generation Study

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 UCL Consultants Limited (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-05e9dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
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

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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