# De-risking the Uk's antibiotic supply chain 2026

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department of Health and Social Care \(London\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department of Health and Social Care \(London\)](/buyers/department-of-health-and-social-care-london/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [RAND Europe](/suppliers/rand-europe/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £80,000
- Tender value: £80,000
- Award date: 21 January 2026
- Published: 21 January 2026
- Contract start: 21 January 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 4b979d05-027d-4606-85d6-e4abb21a5b00-880108
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d72af3a6-304b-4931-8be6-791883acc5d1

## Description

Research and insight report on the antibiotic supply chain resilience in the UK\. The report will provide insight into antibiotic supply chains, with particular attention to vulnerabilities arising from concentrated production in high dependency countries\. Contract initial term is up to 31/03/2026 with option to extend for further period or periods up to 3 months\. Value £80,000 excluding VAT

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b979d05-027d-4606-85d6-e4abb21a5b00-880108)