Published date: 19 February 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 March 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research laboratory services - 73111000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1,350,000

Procurement reference

tender_412720/1315799

Published date

19 February 2024

Closing date

25 March 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

17 April 2024

Contract end date

17 April 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This is a requirement for a research program to identify individual level risk predictions of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) and training outcome and the impact of injury prevention interventions. A recent review of MSKIs across HQ Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command (ARITC) training units has identified high levels of MSKIs in the recruit population, including a recent rise in MSKI prevalence, impacting on the training pipeline.

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) continue to represent a major cause of lost training days, re-squadding and medical discharge (MD) during training. This program will support MSKI reduction both within the trainee population and wider Army and contribute to Future Soldier and the Army Plan. A combination of wearable technology, physical assessments, and subjective measures will be utilised to acquire data on potential predictors with a focus on modifiable risk factors.

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About the buyer

Address

Army HQ, IDL 21, Blenheim Building Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road
Andover
SP11 8HJ
England

Email

ArmyComrcl-Innov-ARIEL-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk