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UKRI-5472: Health Innovation Pipeline Audit

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2026 at 15:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Dec 2025 at 09:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Dec 2025 at 09:32

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) centred on the Health Innovation Pipeline Audit, specifically titled "UKRI-5472: Health Innovation Pipeline Audit". This tender falls within the services industry category, with a focus on portfolio management services. UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, managed the procurement, awarding the contract to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation, located in Liverpool. The process involved a direct award method, justified by the unique position and capabilities of the awardee in conducting the required audit and review. The contract was signed on 5th January 2026, and is set to be active until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health innovation and portfolio management services, highlighting a strategic partnership between UK's innovation arm and the NHS. Companies with expertise in health innovation, particularly those capable of managing complex audit processes, would find this collaboration beneficial for growth. Although currently managed as a direct award due to the supplier's specialised position, similar businesses capable of scaling such projects or offering complimentary services may find future opportunities in similar tenders, broadened through collaboration or subcontracting with the awarded organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5472: Health Innovation Pipeline Audit

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a Portfolio Audit and review of Health Innovation Network Innovation pipeline for the NHS Fit for the Future Mission.

Procurement Information

The Health Innovation Networks are NHS England's commissioned innovation arm and the only body positioned to conduct a portfolio audit and review of their own innovation pipelines. There is no comparable England wide network or external resource that could provide this data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001576-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66140000 - Portfolio management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIVERPOOL HEART & CHEST HOSPITALS NHS FT

LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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