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title: "NCA30939 Public Health Foundation of India, UKRI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c100"
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# NCA30939 Public Health Foundation of India, UKRI

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c100

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a public procurement process, titled "NCA30939 Public Health Foundation of India, UKRI," focused on research services in the public health sector. This procurement, awarded under a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, involved a unique study of rural households in Andhra Pradesh, aimed at evaluating the health benefits of the Zero-Budget Natural Farming Program. Key details include the contract value of £379,409, with the contract signed on 28 June 2021, and it falls within the CPV classification for research services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and public health industries, particularly those with capabilities in conducting complex evaluations and studies in rural settings. With the contract being awarded to the Public Health Foundation of India, businesses that possess similar experience or technical expertise, particularly in public health initiatives and agricultural impact assessments, may find future opportunities in similar procurement processes, especially those involving health-related research in developing regions.

## Notice

Implement a population-based study of rural households in Andhra Pradesh in order to evaluate the co-benefits on human health of the Zero-Budget Natural Farming Program.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

### Procurement Information

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has the following unique capabilities and infrastructure, which together render it the only supplier in India capable of providing these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014733-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £379,409 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014733-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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