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Decision Support Service

GENOMICS ENGLAND

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20 Nov 2024 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England has announced a contract amendment to the Decision Support Service Contract with Congenica, which is effective from 1 December 2024. This amended contract entails Congenica providing services for a previously advised extension period of six months, concluding on 31 March 2025, and an additional period of twelve months, with options to extend by further 6 + 6 months. The contract, classified under the industry category of System and support services (CPV 72250000), is essential for the continuation of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) for rare diseases. Genomics England, based in London, has taken this action under Regulation 72 (1) (b) to ensure compliance with internal and bespoke technical requirements, avoiding significant inconvenience and duplication of costs that could arise from changing the contractor.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in genomic informatics and health technology, particularly those capable of providing bespoke technical solutions aligned with the National Genomics Informatics System (NGIS). Companies well-suited to compete for similar future tenders include those with expertise in developing and maintaining decision support systems for rare diseases and those who can offer seamless integration with existing genomic infrastructures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Congenica, which already play a crucial role, are ideal candidates due to their agility and capability to meet specific technical requirements swiftly.

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Notice Title

Decision Support Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Rare Disease Decision Support software solution for NGIS

Lot Information

Lot 1

In November 2018 Genomics England signed a contract with Congenica for the provision of interpretation services to support the NHS Genomic Medicine Service ("GMS") ("Decision Support Contract") which is due to expire on 30 November 2024 A contract amendment for the Rare Disease Decision Support Service contract under which Congenica will provide the services for the previously advised extension period of 6 months to 31 March 2025 and a further period of 12 months.

Options: Options to extend the term for a further 6 + 6 months.

Procurement Information

Genomics England takes the view that Regulation 72 (1) (b) applies to the variation to the Decision Support Contract because additional services from Congenica have become necessary but were not included in the original procurement of this contract but a change of contractor cannot be made at this time due to the bespoke technical specification of the product and it would also cause significant duplication of cost for Genomics England. The value of the variation is under 50% of the value of the Decision Support Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037488-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Paul Nicholson
Contact Email
paul.nicholson@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2078825030

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
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

CONGENICA

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