Vendor selection and oversight

This SOP describes the process for selecting and overseeing vendors involved in clinical trials, ensuring that contracts, suitability checks, and oversight arrangements are in place before and during the trial. It applies to all clinical trials sponsored, co-sponsored or managed  by King’s Health Partners (KHP).

Vendor selection may begin before submission of a grant application, but all vendors should be identified and discussed at the trial kick-off meeting if known.

The KHP organisations’ Research Contracts Managers are responsible for ensuring that an appropriate contract is in place with each vendor. Vendor suitability is assessed based on trial needs and prior experience.