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title: "Invitation to tender for Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support - TOCSINS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545b7"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE"
published: "2025-11-14"
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# Invitation to tender for Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support - TOCSINS

Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545b7

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, seeks to appoint a supplier for Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support under the TOCSINS project. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, trading as Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on clinical products and packaging-related services. The project involves the import, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial drugs in Brazil, Ghana, and the UK. The open procurement method was employed, with this contract commencing on 11th November 2025, and the initial phase running until 16th September 2028, with possible extensions up to 31st July 2030.

This tender offers substantial prospects for businesses involved in clinical trials and pharmaceutical services, particularly those with expertise in the distribution and management of medicinal products across various countries. Companies with capabilities in handling clinical products efficiently while adhering to international standards could benefit significantly. The open nature of the procurement process allows for broad participation, presenting an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to expand their reach into global markets, notably in regions such as Brazil and Ghana. This is particularly pertinent for large-scale businesses with an infrastructure to manage such complex logistical operations effectively.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to appoint a supplier to handle the receipt of clinical trial Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) from manufacturer, import, labelling, and distribution to the in-country sites/teams. The trial will be running in Brazil and Ghana and involves two oral drugs. Initial dose will be delivered to remote community clinic or ambulance vehicle (field) and subsequent doses stored and given from the hospital site during the participant admission. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978196522

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 6.3.The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 (two) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at LSTM's sole discretion, by LSTM giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074190-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 16 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000 |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALDERDALE & HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST TRADING AS "HUDDERSFIELD PHARMACY SPECIALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79921000 - Packaging services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074190-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053718-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074190-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053718-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031099-2025
  9th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978196522
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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