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Pubic Contracts Scotland

Public Contracts Scotland Climate XChange is conducting a research project to look at how public bodies can improve the way they measure and target emissions reduction relating to the goods, services and works they procure. This includes exploring tools and methodologies that are being used by suppliers and public bodies, including considerations around ensuring no one has a disproportionate burden…
Natalie Creaney
July 14, 2023
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The Antimicrobial Products Subscription Model: consultation on proposals

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global challenges we face this century. Already, AMR infections are estimated to cause 700,000 deaths each year globally. That figure is predicted to rise to 10 million by 2050 if no action is taken. The World Bank estimates that, across the globe, an extra 28 million people will be forced into…
Natalie Creaney
July 14, 2023
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Ashleigh chaired TOPRA’s Essentials of IVD Regulatory Affairs

This course is aimed at those new to their IVD regulatory career to give them the underlying principles. It covered what an IVD is, classification, conformity assessment, risk management, and the importance of regulatory affairs within a business. Ashleigh was joined by a range of fantastic speakers including Stuart Angell (Managing Director of IVDeology, Chair of BIVDA’s Regulatory Affairs Working…
Dawn
July 7, 2023
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Business Survey: barriers to building resilience international supply chain resilience

This survey is being conducted by the Global Supply Chains and Economic Security Directorate in the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to identify businesses experiences of managing their critical supply chains and protecting against disruption. The pandemic, as well as changes in the global economy, geopolitical environment and climate have recently increased the frequency and magnitude of both…
Dawn
June 30, 2023
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Research Ventures Catalyst: register your interest

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will launch an open call for proposals to pilot new collaborative approaches for performing science in the UK. Register your interest for information on the latest developments and how you can contribute to the design of this open call. Research Ventures Catalyst, backed by an initial public investment of up to £50 million, will support…
Dawn
June 30, 2023
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BIVDA presented at Reset Connect, London Climate Action Week on 27th June

Sarah Joy Newton, our sustainability programme lead and Steve Bagshaw from CPI, took to the stage this week to present at Reset Connect which is the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event and is the flagship event of London Climate Action Week. They presented on the sustainability challenges of the IVD industry and how BIVDA has implemented a multitude of…
Dawn
June 30, 2023
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Social Value in Tenders – Member Survey

Social Value is now a least 10% of the score in public procurement tenders, which can be the differentiational factor in winning a bid. We know members are seeing various questions, requirements and evaluation models from contracting authorities. BIVDA is part of the NHS England Project Athena: Health Sector Social Value Engagement. The purpose of the project is to more…
Dawn
June 30, 2023