Planning

Welsh Government Trusted Research Environment

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

17 Jun 2022 at 10:24

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Welsh Government Trusted Research Environment." This tender falls under the services industry sector and is based in Cardiff, Wales. The procurement aims to establish an online platform that allows secure access to microdata for researchers while maintaining strict data control protocols. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest, with a contact established through the Corporate Procurement Services. The contract will span three years, with a potential one-year extension, and the estimated annual contract value ranges from £25,000 to £30,000, excluding VAT.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure software solutions, data management, and research services. Companies that can offer ISO 27001 accredited environments and adept capabilities in providing concurrent virtual desktops and specialist software are particularly well-suited to compete. The tender invites innovation in developing a trusted research environment that complies with the 2017 Digital Economy Act, making it an attractive opportunity for technology firms and research-focused businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Government Trusted Research Environment

Notice Description

The Welsh Government requires an "off the shelf" trusted research environment. The Trusted Research Environment is an online platform where Welsh Government can grant researchers secure access to microdata whilst remaining in control of the data. This means that microdata will not be able to be removed from the environment and can only be accessed whilst working within it. The platform will provide a secure virtual desktop with access to specialist software (specified below) for researchers to undertake analysis. To allow the Welsh Government to securely fulfil its duties the environment must have achieved ISO 27001 accreditation (or equivalent) and capable of being an accredited research environment under the 2017 Digital Economy Act (DEA).Researchers must not be able to download data or any other information from the platform without going through a secure approvals process. Within the virtual environment, there will be no direct contact between the virtual desktop and the users' local machine to be able to transfer information (such as through copy and paste or file saves), nor will the user be able to access the wider internet from the virtual desktop.The platform must meet the following requirements:- ISO 27001 accreditation (or equivalent)- Capable of being an accredited Trusted Research Environment under the DEA- Be fully web hosted, no software to be downloaded on to Welsh Government servers.- Have 10-20 concurrent Windows virtual desktops- Access to specialist statistical and programming software. with licensing for each concurrent desktop included in the annual cost. This includes R, Python, SPSS, SAS (for each desktop) and STATA(number of licenses to be negotiated).- Access to Microsoft Office- 250GB secure MS SQL database storage- 100GB file storage- Secure data upload (performed by WG) and storage system- Secure file upload and download process (with approvals managed by WG)- WG must be able to Create/Amend/Remove users- WG must be able to create project workspaces, with administration rights to restrict access to folders to specific users.- No funding available for the development time of the environmentThe contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for 12 months.The estimated annual value of the contract is PS25,000 - PS30,000 (excluding Vat).NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=122247.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-122247
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122247
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
CPS
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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