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Bioinformatics Workflows Refactoring

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process was conducted by Genomics England Limited for the "Bioinformatics Workflows Refactoring" contract. This procurement falls under the software consultancy services category, with a focus on refactoring bioinformatics workflows using Nextflow for a cloud-based platform. Located in the United Kingdom, the process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by its alignment with the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement. The procurement concluded at the award stage, with the contract signed on 15th July 2025, amounting to £166,278. The awarded supplier was Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Sheffield.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in software consultancy and digital solutions. Businesses specialising in cloud services, bioinformatics, and health technology could benefit from similar contracts by offering their expertise in refactoring and optimising workflows for healthcare systems. The opportunity is especially suited for firms experienced in working under established framework agreements and those capable of providing innovative digital solutions to governmental health bodies like Genomics England Limited. The competitive nature of such procurement processes highlights the need for readiness to align with specific framework requirements and compliance measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bioinformatics Workflows Refactoring

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to assist in refactoring bioinformatics workflows

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of consultancy services to assist in refactoring bioinformatics workflows using Nextflow to support a cloud-based platform.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded under a compliant framework (HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)). No prior publication was therefore required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052547-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,278 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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