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title: "Multi-centre, double-blind, randomised (1:1), placebo-controlled trial"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699286"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-07-05"
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# Multi-centre, double-blind, randomised (1:1), placebo-controlled trial

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699286

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised clinical trial focused on antenatal corticosteroids in twin pregnancies, with a contract value of £115,988. This procurement process has been classified under the goods category and was initiated as a tender, with the contract signed on 4th July 2022. The trials will take place at 50 locations across the United Kingdom, with the relevant parties engaged including Sharp Clinical Services (UK) Ltd. as the supplier. The procurement process is now complete, having attracted a single bid.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in clinical research, particularly those specialising in medical trials, pharmaceutical supplies, or related services. Companies that have experience in large-scale clinical studies or the capability to deliver medical products to multiple sites would find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging with the University of Edinburgh and maintaining compliance with the standards set forth in this procurement may lead to further collaborations or contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Multi-centre, double-blind, randomised (1:1), placebo-controlled trial of ACS versus placebo in women with a twin pregnancy with planned birth at 35 weeks gestation or greater.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Clinical trial of antenatal corticosteroids in twin pregnancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453115 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,988 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 9YL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33642200 - Corticosteroids for systemic use

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453115

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453115
  Multi-centre, double-blind, randomised (1:1), placebo-controlled trial - Multi-centre, double-blind, randomised (1:1), placebo-controlled trial of ACS versus placebo in women with a twin pregnancy with planned birth at 35 weeks gestation or greater.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699286
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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