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title: "PhD Studentship - Westminster University"
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# PhD Studentship - Westminster University

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1b20eac-1a4c-40b4-85bb-1c82e47b30db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a PhD studentship opportunity funded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, for research laboratory services at the University of Westminster. The project, titled "PhD Studentship - Can a serological cut off for neutralisation be determined for each lyssavirus species?" was awarded a contract valued at £60,000. The procurement method used was a limited tender, resulting in contract award without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2017 and will continue until 31 March 2020, with the awarding notice published on 5 May 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for institutions and businesses in the educational and research sector, specifically those with expertise in veterinary science and laboratory research. Businesses engaging in advanced research services or those equipped to engage in academic partnerships would be well-positioned to participate in similar future opportunities within this scope. Collaboration with universities and research organisations can further enhance innovation and growth potential in aligned industries.

## Notice

PhD Studentship - Can a serological cut off for neutralisation be determined for each lyssavirus species? 3-year PhD studenship and the successful candidate will be working at APHA Weybridge for the majority of the research. The student will be required to attend the Doctoral Research Development Programme workshops that run throughout the PhD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf466f4-0f9c-4976-bbdf-e2edaabc8371 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf466f4-0f9c-4976-bbdf-e2edaabc8371

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf466f4-0f9c-4976-bbdf-e2edaabc8371
  5th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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