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DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 2

Awarded 19 Jul 2026

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Awarded19 Jul 2026
Value£188,698,795.00
SupplierUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
AgencyDHSC
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 5y 5mo5y 9mo term, 5% elapsed
Awarded 19 July 2026Expires 30 Mar 2032

About

Lot 2, Research Commissioning for Translational and Global Health Research, is responsible for commissioning and managing NIHR's translational, innovation and global health research programmes.

It provides the funding pathways, commissioning processes and portfolio management needed to move promising discoveries and technologies towards implementation, ensuring that high-quality research delivers benefits for patients, the public and health and care systems in the UK and globally.

Through strategic portfolio oversight, innovation support and partnership working, Lot 2 helps accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact.

There are options to extend the contract by up to 4 years.

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