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BIVDA cited in Parliament as MHRA annual fees are announced

Health Minister Baroness Merron last week announced in Parliament that MHRA fees will be set at £300 per year, based on Level 2 GMDN terms. This will take effect from 1 April 2026 to fund the MHRA’s post-market surveillance (PMS) activities. Overall, this move has been welcomed by BIVDA members. We were glad that the MHRA reconsidered the initial fees…
Ben Kemp
February 3, 2026
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New NICE consulation: Statement of intent on NICE’s approach to ongoing evaluations ahead of proposed changes to NICE’s standard cost-effectiveness thresholds

Following the closure of NICE's consultation of ministerial intervention into their cost-effectiveness thresholds, the organisation has released a further consultation on their statement of intent to ongoing evaluations. For reference, NICE uses cost-effectiveness thresholds in health economic evaluations to determine whether health technologies represent value for money for use in the NHS in England. Subject to parliamentary approval, DHSC processes…
Ben Kemp
January 21, 2026
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Helen attends health innovation roundtable with Health and Science Ministers

On Tuesday, BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent attended a roundtable focused on health innovation with Health Minister, Zubir Ahmed and Science Minister, Lord Vallance. Several other major government figures with life science interests were also in attendance, including Steve Bates, Executive Chair, OLS; Dr Axel Heitmuller, Head of the PM's Delivery Unit; Dr Penny Dash, Chair, NHS England; David Lawson,…
Ben Kemp
January 21, 2026
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The North East Pharma, HealthTech and Life Sciences barometer survey

Square One Law, in partnership with CPI, is launching the second annual survey to understand the current pulse of the health and life sciences sector across North East England. Building on last year’s insights, this survey will form part of a yearly series that tracks how the regional ecosystem is evolving and where support is most needed. If your organisation…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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ROK-UK Smart Clinical Trials Application Development Award now open

  The ROK-UK Smart Clinical Trials Application Development Award opened last week. It is a NIHR partnership with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) to support UK and Republic of Korea (ROK) researchers working together on developing and using new tools and technologies to deliver ‘Smart’ clinical trials. These are clinical trials that leverage innovative technologies and methodologies to…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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Webinar: Unlocking the Saudi Biotech Opportunity: A New Frontier for UK Biotech Companies

The Department for Business and Trade at the British Embassy in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and BIO Middle East, invite our members to attend an upcoming webinar which will provide valuable insights into the opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s thriving biotech market. Date and time: Tuesday 27th January, 10am - 11am Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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G&H announced as new BIVDA members

BIVDA are delighted to announce that G&H (Gooch & Housego) are now BIVDA members. G&H is a global leader in optical design, testing, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Ilminster, UK, with sites in the UK and USA, G&H delivers advanced photonic components and systems for life sciences, industrial, and defence applications. Specific to our sector, they focus on medical device design,…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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MHRA webinar: Clinical Trials (CTs) with in vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices

The MHRA are hosting a webinar on Clinical Trials (CTs) with in vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices on Tuesday 3rd February from 2pm - 3pm. During this webinar the MHRA will present guidance and advice to sponsors who are submitting clinical trials with in vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices. The webinar will be presented in sections including: Clinical Trials with IVDs The…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
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BIVDA’s Beth and Angela to provide NHS Diagnostics Update: register now

In this 60-minute webinar on Monday 2nd February at 1pm - 2pm, BIVDA's Angela Douglas and Beth Loudon will join NHS consultant Scott McKenzie to explore how Diagnostics is being prioritised, funded and delivered in 2026.   Hosted by the Life Science Access Academy, the panel will cover current NHS policies, including the role of community Diagnostic centres and changes to commissioning routes, and offer practical insight into how Diagnostics suppliers…
Ben Kemp
January 19, 2026
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