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title: "Pathways to Impact Work Package (OPTiMIX)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594db"
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# Pathways to Impact Work Package (OPTiMIX)

Buyer: LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594db

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine involves a project titled "Pathways to Impact Work Package (OPTiMIX)" focused on evaluating malaria preventative interventions. The tender, categorised under research and development consultancy and data analysis services, was initially issued on 5th September 2025 and concluded the tender period on 6th October 2025. Situated in London, UK, this process followed an open competition method below the threshold, marking its status to complete as of 30th October 2025. The overarching aim is to engage a consultant responsible for coordinating studies in West Africa, ensuring meticulous data quality and ethical compliance, supervised by Associate Professor Matthew Chico.

This tender presents viable opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or research consultancy service providers specialising in data analysis and development consultancy. Businesses equipped to conduct thorough cross-sectional studies and possessing robust coordination capabilities, particularly within the context of international health research, stand to benefit substantially. The contract, valued at £143,000 and extending from 1st November 2025 to 1st November 2028, offers a strategic platform for SMEs to showcase innovation in mixed-method evaluations, fostering potential growth through international collaboration and expertise in malaria prevention research.

## Notice

We are seeking for a consultant who would work with LSHTM colleagues and the country teams on mixed method approaches to evaluation of malaria preventative interventions in the OPTiMIX study. They will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of cross-sectional studies in collaboration with the research partner staff in West Africa. This will include ensuring the data quality from source to final databases packaged for analysis, and adherence to ethics requirements. The consultant will be supervised by Associate Professor Matthew Chico.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069617-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUDOVICA GHILARDI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069617-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054256-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069617-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054256-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lshtm.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97814&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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