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title: "Contract for Research Into Advanced Ageing - An ADVANCE Bolt On Study"
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# Contract for Research Into Advanced Ageing - An ADVANCE Bolt On Study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3f794c1-ace4-4683-86bf-9af02211d05c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a direct contract for research services titled “Contract for Research Into Advanced Ageing - An ADVANCE Bolt On Study”. This project aims to explore whether major trauma accelerates the ageing process and if it can be alleviated by physical activity using the ADVANCE cohort data. The contract, valued at £1, was awarded to the University of Birmingham and will be conducted between 1st September 2024 and 31st August 2026. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), a procurement stage that is now complete, with key activities taking place in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for organisations involved in advanced research services, focusing particularly on ageing and trauma studies. Although the contract was awarded to a large institution, businesses specialising in scientific research, especially those with expertise in ageing or physical activity interventions, should note the types of projects and research the Ministry of Defence may procure. Such awareness can help potential bidders prepare for future opportunities to collaborate on projects that require specialised knowledge and skills in these domains.

## Notice

Exploring whether major trauma accelerates the ageing process and if it can it be alleviated by physical activity using the ADVANCE cohort data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6a7ad-0b70-4f2e-8f5b-dc0c0dd766d1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6a7ad-0b70-4f2e-8f5b-dc0c0dd766d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be6a7ad-0b70-4f2e-8f5b-dc0c0dd766d1
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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