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title: "The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service"
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# The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writing Service

Buyer: UKHSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2961cba0-5ad6-48a8-9c1a-32f7892b0341

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## Summary

The recent procurement process managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) focuses on engaging a professional medical and science writing service as part of its pandemic preparedness initiatives. The contract was awarded to Ashfield Health Limited and is set within the industry category of Writing Agency Services. Located in London, UKHSA needed additional writing capabilities to support rapid publication during public health crises. This open procurement process commenced with the tender period closing on 21st March 2025. The contract runs from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the decision made on 7th July 2025 and published on 22nd July 2025. The total value of the awarded contract is £999,999.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical writing and science report preparation, highlighting the importance of emergency responsiveness and scalability. It is best suited for companies with a demonstrated capacity for high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on providing bespoke writing services can find significant value in competing for such contracts, notably those aiming to expand their footprint in public health or governmental sectors. With a clear emphasis on resilient operations during crises, firms possessing a balance of expertise and resourcefulness are particularly well-placed to compete successfully in similar future tenders.

## Notice

As part of pandemic preparedness activities, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeks an excellent medical writing service to help rapidly prepare publications and reports during public health emergencies. While there are individuals and groups within UKHSA who have significant expertise in scientific writing of manuscripts, in a pandemic scenario, there will be a surge requirement for additional writing and publication tasks. There is no dedicated medical writing service that is a standalone capability that can be directed and utilised in all areas where surge support is needed for this type of activity. This contract therefore gives us the resilience in an emergency as part of future pandemic preparedness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5357a8d3-7e3e-4b57-aaf2-f4f309849a74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,999 |
| 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 | UKHSA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHFIELD HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5357a8d3-7e3e-4b57-aaf2-f4f309849a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5357a8d3-7e3e-4b57-aaf2-f4f309849a74
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5114db2-452a-472f-af0a-7ec5c3af0e51
  UKHSA - Ashfield - C369365 - W160994 - Professional Medical Science Writing Services -_Redacted

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