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Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support

Health Research Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process by the Health Research Authority focuses on the project titled "Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support". This process pertains to the software services industry, specifically software-related services including networking, database management, and information systems, to be delivered in the UK. Currently in the Award stage, this contract extension aims to continue essential software support services until June 2027, with an option for a three-month extension, addressing the necessary replacement strategy for the existing systems. The procurement method evolved due to technical and economic reasons necessitating the continuance of existing providers, with an estimated extension cost up to £1.6 million, which remains within the permissible regulation thresholds.

This tender presents continued business opportunities related to software development and infrastructure support, ideal for firms with expertise in custom software, system architecture, and large-scale data management. Predominantly beneficial for businesses capable of maintaining and transitioning complex systems, the tender offers prospects for those adept in navigating detailed financial and operational scopes. Businesses familiar with the technical support of bespoke systems will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, potentially facilitating further networking within the public sector through sustained engagements with the Health Research Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract originally covered a comprehensive range of technical services supporting custom software development and associated infrastructure, including but not limited to architecture design, QA/QC, issue tracking, software deployment, server and firewall management, database administration, and multi-tier help desk support. This modification enables the continuation of essential software support and maintenance services pending transition to a replacement solution. The scope of services covered under this modification has been reduced from the original contract to reflect current operational needs, as certain elements of the original scope are no longer required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05578d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036789-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

72320000 - Database services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,088,486 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Research Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BGO Software OOD

BGO Software OOD (formerly BGO Media Ltd)

Further Information

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