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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking services for a project titled "Data and Analysis for Alzheimer's Study, Viral Genomics," aimed at analysing healthcare records to investigate the correlation between antiviral medication and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. This procurement falls under the education category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to IQVIA Germany, with the award date recorded as 14th June 2019. The contract value stands at €95,000, and the specific deliverables are to be carried out at the University of Edinburgh's School of Biomedical Sciences.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in healthcare data analysis and biomedical research. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale health databases or those providing innovative data solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. As the University aims to utilise IQVIA’s capabilities, it indicates a demand for advanced analytics and strategic partnerships that can fulfil complex health research requirements across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

Data and Analysis for Alzheimer's Study, Viral Genomics

Notice Description

Analysis of healthcare records pertaining to the population of Germany. The University wants to study the potential correlation between antiviral medication and later onset of Alzheimer disease. The study involves healthcare records in Scotland, Wales, and Germany. The German arm of the study is to be performed by IQVIA, Germany, a Human Data Science Company, that holds an extensive database and accompanying software, the IMS(r) Disease Analyzer, covering over 3 million patients in Germany.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: 2. Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587645
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357353
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA Germany

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357353
    Data and Analysis for Alzheimer's Study, Viral Genomics - Analysis of healthcare records pertaining to the population of Germany. The University wants to study the potential correlation between antiviral medication and later onset of Alzheimer disease. The study involves healthcare records in Scotland, Wales, and Germany. The German arm of the study is to be performed by IQVIA, Germany, a Human Data Science Company, that holds an extensive database and accompanying software, the IMS(r) Disease Analyzer, covering over 3 million patients in Germany.

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