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UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

10 Jul 2026 at 13:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Jul 2026 at 12:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 12:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is in the planning stage of a tender process for the project titled "UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge". This procurement involves the health sector, specifically targeting economic impact assessment services. The key player in this process is the central government public authority, UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire. A milestone webinar for potential suppliers is scheduled for Wednesday, 22nd July at 15:00, with registration required by 17:00 on Monday, 20th July. The engagement phase is critical as it offers an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft specification, which is currently under development.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health economic analysis and consultancy, particularly those capable of working collaboratively with intervention teams and delivery partners. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. The contract, valued at £750,000, will span from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. Companies possessing expertise in economic impact assessments, particularly within the health sector, will find this tender appealing as it aligns with strategic growth in offering innovative solutions to public health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Health Mission Mission is procuring health economic expertise to support aspects of its Dementia Challenge programme. * WP1 Co-develop approach, working close with UKRI and the 4-8 intervention teams; * WP2 Collaboratively working with delivery partners to implement the approach; * WP3 Analysis and reporting (e.g. baseline, mid-point, end-point); * WP4 Call-off contract for expertise support (defined by time period, skills and #days). The services required will include support with: 1. The creation of a meta-analysis of published data to produce a report on the estimated health economic and total economic burden for the UK in aggregate and by devolved nation. 2. The development, in collaboration with the Health Mission team, innovation and intervention 'owners' and lead investigators, of appropriate health economic metrics to capture for each real-world clinical evaluation. 3. The provision of a comprehensive health and wider economic analysis of the outputs from the individual intervention or innovation real world evaluation studies. 4. The provision of a report that aggregates the health economic lessons from the real-world clinical evaluation and build a model of their impact were they to be adopted as a standard of care in the NHS across the UK 5. The provision of consulting services to additional work packages as agreed with the Health Mission team from time to time. Supplier Webinar: Potential Suppliers are encouraged to attend a forthcoming Supplier Webinar Event. The Supplier Webinar Event for UKRI present the outline requirements, provide a forum for questions and answers from potential suppliers, with information exchanged that may be used to finalise the Specification. The event will take place on Wednesday 22nd July at 15:00 via Microsoft Teams. This activity is a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, and should not be interpreted as an invitation to tender at this stage. UKRI reserves the right to amend the requirement and the anticipated procurement process at any time.

Planning Information

Webinar Event Wednesday 22nd July 15:00 via Microsoft Teams To Register, please email: MRCprocurement@ukri.org with the Subject: UKRI-6199 Dementia Challenge Supplier Webinar. The registration email must be sent before 17:00 on Monday 20th July. The email should contain the name, job title and email address of any representatives for your organisation, as well as your organisation details (Name, address, contact details) The Specification of this requirement is in development, with a draft version being available for information purposes only. UKRI would welcome any comments or feedback on the draft specification, which can be accessed by sending a request to MRCprocurement@ukri.org. Please note that this document is provided in draft form and is subject to change. Any updates or revisions may be made prior to the commencement of any procurement activity that may arise from this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. Please submit any comments, feedback or questions by return email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c37c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065201-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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