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title: "Joint PhD Studentship Between APHA and Imperial College Of Science, Technology & Medicine for \"Characterising impact of the nutritional landscape on mosquito immunity, behaviour & disease transmission\""
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# Joint PhD Studentship Between APHA and Imperial College Of Science, Technology & Medicine for "Characterising impact of the nutritional landscape on mosquito immunity, behaviour & disease transmission"

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c165e3f0-b348-4aef-b5e8-310de703bb6f

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has recently awarded a contract for a joint PhD Studentship with Imperial College, focusing on studying the impact of the nutritional landscape on mosquito immunity and disease transmission. This research project falls under the category of research services and involves a direct procurement method. The contract period runs from March 5, 2024, to September 30, 2027, with a total contract value of £55,318. The project is located in London, and the tender deadline was March 4, 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research services sector interested in One Health related projects. Companies with expertise in vector-borne disease research, mosquito biology, and immunity studies would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, offering a chance for selected businesses to collaborate with esteemed institutions like the Animal and Plant Health Agency and Imperial College to advance scientific knowledge in disease prevention and control.

## Notice

This joint PhD project, with a One Health focus, looks to fill critical gaps in our knowledge of how the nutritional landscape impacts mosquito immunity, behaviour, and by extension, disease transmission risk. The aim of this research is to conduct controlled studies to determine the direct effect of phytochemicals on pathogens in vitro and in vivo, the effect of nectar feeding on mosquito immunity, vector competence and vectorial capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1965826-15bc-46d8-95fb-67a2904cfa22 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,318 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1965826-15bc-46d8-95fb-67a2904cfa22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1965826-15bc-46d8-95fb-67a2904cfa22
  12th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/042a468f-483a-4aa0-a142-90f20a6c66c0
  Conditions of Contract - APHA - Student Funding Agreement_Redacted

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