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GMCA 1314 - North West Secure Data Environment

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:13

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02 Oct 2025 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, pertains to the "GMCA 1314 - North West Secure Data Environment" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of systems consultancy and software-related services, with a specific focus on developing an interoperable NHS Research Secure Data Environment Network across England. Key locations for this procurement include the United Kingdom and various British Oversea Territories, among others. The procurement method employed is a limited process with an award made on 8th December 2024, and the contract runs from 9th December 2024 to 9th May 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with an award notice published on 2nd October 2025, highlighting the active status of the award to Hippo Digital.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in systems consultancy and software services aiming to partner with public health bodies like NHS England. Although the procurement has been completed, it underscores the potential for similar future opportunities where businesses can provide expertise in data governance, AI development, and real-world studies. Companies like Hippo Digital, which was awarded the contract, have demonstrated capabilities in these areas. While the tender is not oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions and data interoperability may find such opportunities advantageous for expanding their governmental partnerships and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1314 - North West Secure Data Environment

Notice Description

NHS England is investing in the development of an interoperable NHS Research Secure Data Environment (SDE) Network across England. SDEs within the Network will enable approved researchers secure access to privacy protected NHS data. This will be underpinned by critical work related to information governance policy, commercial principles for data access by academic and industry partners, and public, patient, and professional involvement and engagement. NHS Research SDEs will support a range of research use cases (e.g.AI/algorithm development, clinical trials activities, real world studies, translational research, epidemiological studies, and health systems research). This will improve understanding of diseases, interventions, and pathways, which will translate to improved patient care locally and nationally and will contribute to delivery of the Life Sciences Vision and the NHS Long Term Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e97532-37e5-42e0-9370-e0707eb34b43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£633,120 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£633,120 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 9 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hippo Digital

Further Information

Notice Documents

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