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title: "DSIT & NI - Project Barbara PoC"
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# DSIT & NI - Project Barbara PoC

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0c63242-b8c9-4cb7-b128-47ee16c0953f

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for "Project Barbara PoC," under the Dementia Goals programme. Focused on healthcare innovation, the project aims to accelerate the development of dementia treatments via the Brain Ageing Registry for Biomarkers, Trials, and Research. With a direct award to The Neurodegeneration Initiative Limited, the project spans from 2nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contracting authority, DSIT, located in London, awarded the contract valued at £2,750,000, targeting research and development services in several geographic regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Channel Islands. The procurement concluded with an award notice published on 22nd April 2026.

This tender opportunity offers significant growth prospects for businesses in the healthcare and biotech sectors, particularly those focusing on research and development of innovative treatments for dementia. Companies specialising in clinical trials, biomarker development, and healthcare IT solutions can benefit from participating in such initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, may find the project particularly accessible, given its suitability requirements and focus on cutting-edge scientific advancement. Engaging in projects like this can enhance a company's expertise and position in the burgeoning field of neurodegeneration research.

## Notice

The Dementia Goals programme (DGP), part of the Healthcare Goals programme (based in the Office for Life Sciences within DSIT). The Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals programme, aims to speed up the development of new treatments for dementia by accelerating innovations in biomarkers, clinical trials and implementation. This project is to undertake a Proof of Concept (PoC) study to test the feasibility of BARBARA - a Brain Ageing Registry for Biomarkers, Access to trials, Research, and Adoption. Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c413c26-8819-4c9f-b8b0-e5461d4edf39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,750,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEURODEGENERATION INITIATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c413c26-8819-4c9f-b8b0-e5461d4edf39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c413c26-8819-4c9f-b8b0-e5461d4edf39
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/65c37a91-d4f3-405c-a8a3-60e461f7fd2a?origin=SearchResults&p=1
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology/about

## Provenance

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