Award

IRSP re-engineering

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

06 Apr 2021 at 09:40

Award

02 Mar 2021 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "IRSP re-engineering" contract, initiated by the MHRA Buyer Organisation based in London, has been completed. This project falls under the custom software development services category and aims to align with government strategies focusing on open-source practices. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a minimum contract value of £230,000 and a total value of £280,000. The contract period began on 1st February 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. This particular tender was completed during the tender period that ended on 14th December 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software development and open-source solutions. Businesses that can provide custom software development services with an emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and independence from third-party dependencies are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with government projects like this can enhance visibility and establish partnerships within the public sector, contributing to business growth and expansion.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

IRSP re-engineering

Notice Description

To align with government strategy of using open source and open standard practices whilst adhering to the use of Government Technology Code of Practice such as but not limited to: - Is easier to share across government - Easy to maintain - Scales for the future use - Less dependent on single third-party supplier The goal of this work is to untangle The Clinical Practice Research Datalink ("CPRD") components whilst rebuilding the missing elements to make sure the Interventional Research Services Platform ("IRSP") system function 100% interdependent from any third-party related technology components, whilst retaining its current functionality 100%.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d6e4aa0-0cbc-4b32-9e9b-e5409ec2dd9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab43cbcb-251d-4fa8-9c46-87af46e875fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,835 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Jonathan Bowdery
Contact Email
jonathan.bowdery@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030806000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DCSL SOFTWARE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8d6e4aa0-0cbc-4b32-9e9b-e5409ec2dd9d-2021-04-06T10:40:51+01:00",
    "date": "2021-04-06T10:40:51+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-8d6e4aa0-0cbc-4b32-9e9b-e5409ec2dd9d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_245248/928469",
        "title": "IRSP re-engineering",
        "description": "To align with government strategy of using open source and open standard practices whilst adhering to the use of Government Technology Code of Practice such as but not limited to: - Is easier to share across government - Easy to maintain - Scales for the future use - Less dependent on single third-party supplier The goal of this work is to untangle The Clinical Practice Research Datalink (\"CPRD\") components whilst rebuilding the missing elements to make sure the Interventional Research Services Platform (\"IRSP\") system function 100% interdependent from any third-party related technology components, whilst retaining its current functionality 100%.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72230000",
            "description": "Custom software development services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 230000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 280000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-12-14T23:59:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-02-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-167588",
            "name": "MHRA Buyer Organisation",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "MHRA Buyer Organisation"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 South Collomnade",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E14 4PU",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jonathan Bowdery",
                "email": "jonathan.bowdery@mhra.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "02030806000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-Z1889314.",
            "name": "DCSL Software",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DCSL Software",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "Z1889314."
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Victoria House, 50-58 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7PG"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-167588",
        "name": "MHRA Buyer Organisation"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8d6e4aa0-0cbc-4b32-9e9b-e5409ec2dd9d-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2021-01-29T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-03-02T10:54:39Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 227835,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-Z1889314.",
                    "name": "DCSL Software"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2021-02-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2021-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab43cbcb-251d-4fa8-9c46-87af46e875fd",
                    "datePublished": "2021-03-02T10:54:39Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2021-04-06T10:40:51+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63f8057f-6304-4f3d-a397-c27ee61fd6a4",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}