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NIHR’s i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use funding opportunity launches

NIHR's i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use funding opportunity launched last week. Outline applications are welcome for the awards aimed at generating real world evidence for products that have been recommended for early use in the NHS through NICE early use assessment (previously known as early value assessment). This is a two-stage funding opportunity. To apply for the first…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
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BIVDA welcomes new members Sakura Finetek and Birmingham Quality

BIVDA are delighted to welcome two new members: Sakura Finetek and Birmingham Quality. Sakura Finetek Europe provides fully integrated end-to-end solutions for histopathology designed to help laboratories increase workflow efficiency, reduce turnaround times and standardise results — empowering fast, accurate tissue‑based diagnostics. Birmingham Quality (a member of the UK NEQAS Consortium) is a department of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
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LifeArc Translational Science Summit 2026 now confirmed

The LifeArc Translational Science Summit has been confirmed for 12th May 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London. The event will delve into how translational research accelerates the journey from scientific discovery to real-world impact – particularly in rare diseases – by advancing treatments, shaping clinical practice, influencing health policy, and driving commercial innovation. It will bring together leading…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
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Market Access and Procurement Working Party – April 2026

Make sure to register for the next Market Access and Procurement Working Party on Wednesday 22nd April at 10:30 - 13:00. This is an in-person meeting in the BIVDA office. The agenda has just been released and contains a number of insightful speakers, including: Education on NHS procurement and contracts     Simon Rose  Commercial Manager  Werfen  10:40  BIVDA Market Access Objectives and Workplan…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026
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NIHR SurgTech Conference registration opens – 8th – 9th October 2026

Members may wish to register for the SurgTech Conference 2026, taking place on the 8th - 9th October 2026 at Headingley Stadium, Leeds. SurgTech is the annual event for innovators, clinicians, academics and communities to connect and shape the future of healthcare, where world-class surgical technologies are guided by visionary policy leadership, cutting-edge industry solutions and patient voices. The event…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026
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BIVDA welcomes MedTech announcements in agreed text of the UK–US pharmaceutical partnership

BIVDA welcomes the fully agreed text of the UK–US pharmaceutical partnership, which delivers preferential terms for medical technology exports and sets out a pathway towards mutual recognition of medical device approvals. These measures mark an important step in reducing barriers to trade and supporting faster access to innovative health technologies across both markets. The agreement confirms that UK medical technology…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026
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Government publishes new Pandemic Preparedness Strategy

The Government has published a new Pandemic Preparedness Strategy. The document builds on learnings gained through the ongoing COVID Inquiry and arrives a week after the Exercise Pegasus Pandemic Preparedness sector event, which BIVDA attended. The strategy identifies responsible organisations for all aspects of the plan, recognising that a whole-system approach across all parts of government is required for maximum…
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April 1, 2026
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DHSC: Early Market Engagement on Health and Work Outcomes‑Based Contracting

DHSC-NHSE are exploring how government and industry can collaborate more effectively to address major public challenges through outcomes-based approaches, namely health related economic inactivity. They are undertaking early market engagement via the Find a Tender platform, to inform the potential development of Health and Growth outcomes‑based contracts, aligned with the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan and its ambition to use…
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April 1, 2026
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