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title: "Provision of Services to Support Musculoskeletal Injury (MSKI) Research"
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# Provision of Services to Support Musculoskeletal Injury (MSKI) Research

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e72c4df2-6c2c-480f-8c91-33c3bd036adb

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Services to Support Musculoskeletal Injury (MSKI) Research," was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on research services within the healthcare sector. The contract was valued at £30,000 and featured a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract period commencing on 21st August 2019 and concluding on 31st October 2020. The award was published on 18th September 2019, following the end of the tender period on 19th August 2019, based in Lichfield, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare research, particularly those with expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in similar contracts, as they can contribute innovative approaches and specialised knowledge. Engaging in this field can open pathways for business growth, especially for organisations looking to develop partnerships with large institutions like universities and government bodies.

## Notice

2. The aim of this research project is to investigate the most effective injectable therapy for chronic tendinopathy and if possible to identify biomechanical and epidemiological predicators of response to this treatment. This will be achieved by: a. Recruitment of Research Assistant to: i. support participant recruitment, screening and data collection (RA). ii. support database maintenance and subsequent data analyses (RA). b. Scientific scrutiny of the methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation by Principle Investigator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8927acd-18fe-475c-af7e-d0bfa1fbef5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8927acd-18fe-475c-af7e-d0bfa1fbef5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8927acd-18fe-475c-af7e-d0bfa1fbef5d
  18th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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