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title: "Provision of information relating to New Psychoactive Substances"
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# Provision of information relating to New Psychoactive Substances

Buyer: HEALTH PROTECTION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b6f8ad1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Health Protection Agency has completed a tender titled "Provision of information relating to New Psychoactive Substances," which falls under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement process took place in London, England, and utilised a selective (restricted) procedure. The contract period began on 1st April 2015 and concluded on 31st March 2016, while the tender's closing date was set for 31st March 2015. The awarded contract, valued at £19,965, was granted on 19th June 2015 to Liverpool John Moores University.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on research and intelligence gathering related to new psychoactive substances. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this type of work. Companies involved in public health, substance misuse research, or similar sectors may find this contract particularly relevant for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The contractor manages the UK branch of the European Early Warning System for the identification of, and intelligence gathering on, New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) which underpins the EU legislative response to this issue. The contract holders also represent the UK at annual European meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01a0f8a-f937-4c85-b580-eaa51d1185c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,965 |
| 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 | HEALTH PROTECTION AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01a0f8a-f937-4c85-b580-eaa51d1185c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01a0f8a-f937-4c85-b580-eaa51d1185c8
  2nd July 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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