Award

Electronic Trial Master File (inc. Electronic Archiving)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 15:01

TenderAmendment

28 May 2024 at 14:16

Tender

28 May 2024 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton's Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) has undergone a public procurement process to acquire an electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), electronic Investigator Site File (eISF), and eArchiving solution meeting regulatory requirements, including Eudralex Vol4 annex 11 for computerised systems. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical information systems with CPV code 48814000. The open procedure below the threshold commenced on the 28th of May 2024, and the tender period concluded on the 28th of June 2024. The anticipated contract period spans from the 7th of March 2025 to the 6th of March 2028, geographically centred in Southampton, England, at SO17 1BJ.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for various businesses, notably those capable of delivering regulatory-compliant electronic document management systems and e-signature solutions. Given the contract’s scale and scope—valued at £135,000—it is apt for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded contract to Cognidox Limited, an SME based in Cambridge, signifies a substantial growth opportunity for companies specialising in long-term data retrieval and compliance with regulatory standards. By successfully fulfilling this contract, businesses can establish a solid reputation and springboard for further engagements in similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Electronic Trial Master File (inc. Electronic Archiving)

Notice Description

The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) requires an electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), electronic Investigator Site File (eISF) and eArchiving solution that meets regulatory requirements (including Eudralex Vol4 annex 11 for computerised systems). These solutions should follow the ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, legible, contemporaneously recorded, original or a true copy, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring, and available). Documents should be able to be approved with fully regulatory compliant e-signatures. The University requires data to be retrievable, along with all metadata, for up to 30 years. The SCTU expects 4-6 new trials a year, and 25 trials recruiting at any one time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a3a395-5e64-44bb-9858-49b1acb5cb0f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

48814100 - Nursing information system

48814200 - Patient-administration system

48814300 - Theatre management system

48814400 - Clinical information system

48814500 - Casemix system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Hannah Nash
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIDOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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