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title: "University of Oxford, O-link Explore HT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05456f"
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buyer: "CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# University of Oxford, O-link Explore HT

Buyer: CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05456f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "University of Oxford, O-link Explore HT" contract was conducted by Cell Therapy Catapult Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. This process, which utilises a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, has reached the award stage as of 9th June 2025. The contract was awarded to Oxford University Innovation Limited for providing data analysis services, under a contract period from 13th June 2025 to 9th June 2026. The project's scope spans multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The entire procurement was tailored to be completed quickly to comply with grant timelines, and Oxford University emerged as the only provider meeting all criteria in the given timeframe.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in data analysis services, particularly those with capabilities in O-link technology and capable of forming alliances to share assays and reduce costs. Firms with existing relationships or keen to develop partnerships with leading academic institutions like Oxford University could greatly benefit. Additionally, it highlights a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in collaborative contracts aimed at delivering cost-effective and innovative solutions within critical timelines. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses focused on health technology and data-driven innovation looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The O-link analysis tool is a proprietary platform offered as a service by a limited number of UK providers. In order to generate the required data within the confines of the grant timelines, the contractor must be able to run the service in June 2025. CGT Catapult have liaised with O-link to gain access to all UK providers of the service and have subsequently obtained quotations from each available provider. The successful supplier must be able to provide the service at a competitive fee within the given timelines. To access the lowest price, service providers must link-up CGT Catapult with another party who can share an assay, thereby reducing the overall cost for each party. University of Oxford are the only provider who have been able to do this and have done so within the required period. This therefore offers the most appropriate, cost-effective solution available. Taken together with CGT Catapult's positive historic relationship with this provider, University of Oxford should receive the direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030997-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,315 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030997-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030997-2025
  9th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.innovation.ox.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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