This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 07:34

Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has issued a tender for a framework to provide Clinical Research Monitoring, Quality Assurance, and Site Support Services. The initiative is aimed at delivering independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for research studies undertaken by LSTM and its partners. This tender will cover various global regions, including West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa, and more. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure aimed at establishing a framework agreement. The submission deadline for tenders is 10th August 2026, with contracts expected to commence from 1st October 2026 and continue through to 30th September 2031. The procurement falls under the services category, primarily focusing on technical analysis and consultancy, as reflected by its CPV codes.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical trial monitoring and quality assurance services. It is ideally suited for providers capable of delivering high-standard, GCP-compliant services across diverse regions. Both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to balance commercial and quality criteria, each weighted equally at 50%. Being part of this framework offers potential for business growth through long-term engagements and the ability to operate in multiple international markets. Companies with expertise in research services, particularly those with existing operations or interests in Africa and the Middle East, will find this tender particularly relevant.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Clinical Research Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Site Support Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to create a framework of providers to delivery independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 1 - West Africa, Lot 2 - East Africa, Lot 3 - Southern Africa, Lot 4 - Central Africa, Lot 5 - Pan-African Coverage, Lot 6 - Middle East, Lot 7 - Rest of the World. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Technical-analysis-or-consultancy-services./SJV7A58333 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SJV7A58333

Lot Information

Lot 1 - West Africa

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 1 - West Africa.

Lot 2 - East Africa

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 2 - East Africa

Lot 3 - Southern Africa

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 3 - Southern Africa

Lot 4 - Central Africa

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 4 - Central Africa

Lot 5 - Pan-African Coverage

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 5 - Pan-African Coverage

Lot 6 - Middle East

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 6 - Middle East

Lot 7 - Rest of the World

Independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitoring and quality oversight services for LSTM-sponsored and partner-sponsored research studies conducted across Lot 7 - Rest of the World

Planning Information

No engagement has taken place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066526-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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