---
title: "INI Early Career Researchers 2025/26 to 2027/28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d307"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-10-24"
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# INI Early Career Researchers 2025/26 to 2027/28

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d307

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the UK Health Security Agency involves the contracting of services for the INI Early Career Researchers programme for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. This process falls under the public authority - central government with a legal basis rooted in the UK Public General Act of 2023. The title of this specific procurement is 'INI Early Career Researchers 2025/26 to 2027/28', and it is located in the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on research and development consultancy services. As of 24th October 2025, this process has reached the award stage, with a direct procurement method employed without competition, reflecting a below-threshold procurement type.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services. Large-scale enterprises, similar to the University of Cambridge, which has been selected as the supplier, stand to benefit greatly from involvement in such government-led initiatives. Given that the procurement was conducted through a direct method, businesses that seek to engage in future similar procurements might consider fostering strong reputations and past performance records to be considered for direct awards in government contracts. The contract value, grossing £112,200, represents a rewarding opportunity for service providers aiming to enhance their portfolios in the public sector arena.

## Notice

INI Early Career Researchers through University of Cambridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068051-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 08:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068051-2025
  24th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cam.ac.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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