--- title: "The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writers Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2025-08-01" --- # The Provision for a Professional Medical / Science Writers Service Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056bb4.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), involved the provision of a professional medical and science writing service, under the industry category of writing agency services. The process, carried out under an open procedure, was part of pandemic preparedness efforts to ensure rapid preparation of reports and publications during public health emergencies. Located in the UK with a primary focus on service categories, the procurement stage has been completed, culminating in the award on 1st August 2025, with the contract signed on 7th July 2025. The contract, successfully awarded to Ashfield Health Limited, reflects the government's proactive approach in securing necessary resources to maintain resilience in managing pandemic situations effectively. This tender opportunity presents significant growth avenues for businesses specialising in medical or scientific writing, especially those equipped to handle surge requirements during emergencies. Large-scale organisations like Ashfield Health Limited, known for their capacity to deliver high-quality writing services rapidly, are ideal candidates for such contracts. The tender underlines the importance of being adept at adapting to fluctuating demands in a crisis, offering notable opportunities for businesses to establish themselves as reliable partners in public health support. Additionally, companies possessing the flexibility and expertise to meet critical requirements for public health preparedness can considerably enhance their market presence and leverage this contract as a gateway for further collaborations in similar government-led projects. ## Notice As part of pandemic preparedness activities, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeks an excellent medical writing service to help rapidly prepare publications and reports during public health emergencies. While there are individuals and groups within UKHSA who have significant expertise in scientific writing of manuscripts, in a pandemic scenario, there will be a surge requirement for additional writing and publication tasks. There is no dedicated medical writing service that is a standalone capability that can be directed and utilised in all areas where surge support is needed for this type of activity. This contract therefore gives us the resilience in an emergency as part of future pandemic preparedness. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As part of pandemic preparedness activities, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) seeks an excellent medical writing service to help rapidly prepare publications and reports during public health emergencies. While there are individuals and groups within UKHSA who have significant expertise in scientific writing of manuscripts, in a pandemic scenario, there will be a surge requirement for additional writing and publication tasks. There is no dedicated medical writing service that is a standalone capability that can be directed and utilised in all areas where surge support is needed for this type of activity. This contract therefore gives us the resilience in an emergency as part of future pandemic preparedness. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045395-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £999,999 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASHFIELD HEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312211 - Writing agency services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045395-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ashfieldhealthcare.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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