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title: "MSKI-Prevent"
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# MSKI-Prevent

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7df8a5e3-40f2-4dfd-af6c-2548989cf63e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to the University of Bath for a research programme titled "MSKI-Prevent," focusing on musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) prevention. This open procedure procurement process falls under the CPV category of Research laboratory services and is based in Andover, England. The contract, valued at approximately £1.35 million, commenced on 15 August 2024 and will conclude on 31 July 2029. Key dates included the tender period ending on 25 March 2024 and the contract award issued on 6 August 2024. The programme aims to identify individual-level risk predictions for MSKI and training outcomes and will support MSKI reduction within the Army's trainee population and broader personnel.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of wearable technology, physical assessments, and data analysis related to health and injury prevention. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders include large enterprises specialising in health research, technology integration for preventive healthcare, and organisations with a focus on military or high-risk occupational health. This contract highlights the importance of innovative solutions to reduce training interruptions due to injuries, thus promising potential business growth for companies capable of contributing to such critical research initiatives.

## Notice

This is a requirement for a research program to identify individual level risk predictions of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) and training outcome and the impact of injury prevention interventions. A recent review of MSKIs across HQ Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command (ARITC) training units has identified high levels of MSKIs in the recruit population, including a recent rise in MSKI prevalence, impacting on the training pipeline. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) continue to represent a major cause of lost training days, re-squadding and medical discharge (MD) during training. This program will support MSKI reduction both within the trainee population and wider Army and contribute to Future Soldier and the Army Plan. A combination of wearable technology, physical assessments, and subjective measures will be utilised to acquire data on potential predictors with a focus on modifiable risk factors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f24b3-0cbb-4adc-9271-f1c67e72efe5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,349,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,349,699 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BATH (THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f24b3-0cbb-4adc-9271-f1c67e72efe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967f24b3-0cbb-4adc-9271-f1c67e72efe5
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de3e018b-f9a7-45c2-b0b4-031d32ef9967
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e62ea59-9c3f-4df8-a177-cd7397bf6502
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/401c1264-bcb9-4d33-9229-5e04b480accf

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