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SafetyConnect

MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

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19 Oct 2021 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed a procurement process for the "SafetyConnect" initiative, aimed at acquiring specialist technology solutions in the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. This procurement took place in London, UK, under a selective method involving competitive negotiation. The process resulted in a contract awarded on 25 May 2021, with a total value of £4,926,948. This initiative sought to enhance vigilance case management and operational reporting capabilities through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the technology solutions sector, particularly those specialising in IT services, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Companies that can deliver high-quality consulting, software development, and support services aligned with health sector requirements would be best positioned to compete in future tenders. The competitive nature of this procurement, which attracted ten bids, indicates a robust market interest and potential for business growth in healthcare-related technology projects.

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Notice Title

SafetyConnect

Notice Description

Procurement of specialist technology solutions, services and implementation activities will deliver the core capabilities of vigilance case management, signal detection and management, and operational reporting supported by artificial intelligence / machine learning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a Multi-Vigilance system. Additional information: Contract can be extended.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ed41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026068-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,926,948 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIFE

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