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DSIT & NI Project Barbara PoC

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has concluded the procurement process for the DSIT & NI Project Barbara PoC, centred in London, UK. The tender falls under the publicly awarded contract phase with plans for the project to run from 22nd April 2026 until 31st March 2027. This initiative aims to advance dementia treatment through the development of a Brain Ageing Registry platform. The procurement method employed was a direct award to Neurodegeneration Initiative Ltd, reflecting the project’s focus on research and development services that contribute significant public benefit in healthcare innovation. The industry category is 'Design and execution of research and development', highlighting the project's emphasis on harnessing biomarkers and clinical trials. The contract value is set at £2,750,000, with a gross amount of £3,300,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for specialised businesses within the research and development sector, particularly those focusing on healthcare innovation and dementia research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find opportunities for collaboration, provided they align with the expertise required to drive forward the Dementia Goals programme. The direct association with central government operations enhances potential for further growth and visibility in the public sector, making it a strategic venture for entities looking to expand their footprint in healthcare advancements. Neurodegeneration Initiative Ltd, a suitable candidate due to their niche focus and existing infrastructure, exemplifies the ideal profile for competitors considering entry into similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT & NI Project Barbara PoC

Notice Description

The Dementia Goals programme (DGP), part of the Healthcare Goals programme (based in the Office for Life Sciences within DSIT). The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals programme, , aims to speed up the development of new treatments for dementia by accelerating innovations in biomarkers, clinical trials and implementation. This project is to undertake a Proof of Concept (PoC) study to test the feasibility of BARBARA - a Brain Ageing Registry for Biomarkers, Access to trials, Research, and Adoption.

Procurement Information

DSIT (OLS) proposes awarding a twelve-month research and development contract to the Neurodegeneration Initiative' (NI) to carry out a proof-of-concept feasibility study which will lead to creation of the Project BARBARA platform, as an exempted contract under Schedule 2, paragraph 22 of the Procurement Act 2023. The R&D services exemption under Schedule 2 paragraph 22 gives contracting authorities the freedom to design R&D programs that could seek to develop products or technology for the benefit of the market as a whole, and for which the authority itself has no requirements. For example, government contracts for research by public research institutions, universities or the private sector. The exemption, at Schedule 2 paragraph 22(1), applies where the services to be procured are intended by the contracting authority to be for a public benefit or result in a public benefit. This is satisfied because the purpose of the contract and services is to create a platform that will benefit the public - solely for the supply of R&D services; this is also satisfied. The services must also consist of one or more of the activities listed in paragraph 22(2) (a)-(d). The most relevant of these is paragraph 22(2)(c): "(c) development which uses existing knowledge to initiate the manufacture of new materials or products, establish new processes, systems or services, or to achieve a substantial improvement in existing materials, products, processes, systems or services"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068808
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036392-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEURODEGENERATION INITIATIVE

Further Information

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