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title: "Sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study"
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# Sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12f0651f-d914-4dab-a9eb-c1a11e5c24fc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study," valued at £1,812,899.22, was initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. This contract, classified under research laboratory services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action due to it being below the threshold. Although the tender period ended on 16 October 2020, the contract commenced on 19 October 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 December 2022, indicating a focus on urgent research needs related to Covid-19.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the life sciences and research sectors, to engage in highly skilled collaborations within the academic and public health domains. Firms with expertise in clinical trials, vaccine development, or human challenge studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities stemming from initiatives like this, as the emphasis is on rapid and effective responses to public health challenges, ensuring aligned capabilities with rigorous clinical practices.

## Notice

Clinical sponsorship of the Human Challenge Characterisation Study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc44baa-1103-4673-9b6c-0032c08d79d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,812,899 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,812,899 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc44baa-1103-4673-9b6c-0032c08d79d1
- 21 Jan 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc44baa-1103-4673-9b6c-0032c08d79d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc44baa-1103-4673-9b6c-0032c08d79d1
  14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b65131d0-9bd6-41c1-ba34-08035780a0ad

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