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Clinical Trial Paediatric Oncology Group

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Birmingham entails a clinical trial partnership with the Swiss Paediatric Oncology Group. Categorised under research services, this contract is specific to the paediatric oncology sector and is located in Switzerland. The process has reached the award stage as of 18 March 2026, with the contract being signed on 24 September 2024, spanning from 25 September 2024 to 31 July 2025. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, eliminating the need for competition.

This contract provides significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in paediatric oncology research to collaborate internationally and expand their business reach in the healthcare services industry. The absence of competition in the procurement process may benefit businesses capable of delivering specialised research services, particularly those familiar with international clinical trials. The involvement of a reputed institution like the University of Birmingham further enhances business credibility and can facilitate access to broader networks within the medical research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Trial Paediatric Oncology Group

Notice Description

Clinical Trial Swiss Paediatric Oncology Group, as per ssa process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024383-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWISS PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

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