--- title: "GMCA 1314 - North West Secure Data Environment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-02" --- # GMCA 1314 - North West Secure Data Environment Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ef4e83d-3754-4b7f-85d6-cbc370c4d8c2.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, pertains to the "GMCA 1314 - North West Secure Data Environment" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of systems consultancy and software-related services, with a specific focus on developing an interoperable NHS Research Secure Data Environment Network across England. Key locations for this procurement include the United Kingdom and various British Oversea Territories, among others. The procurement method employed is a limited process with an award made on 8th December 2024, and the contract runs from 9th December 2024 to 9th May 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with an award notice published on 2nd October 2025, highlighting the active status of the award to Hippo Digital. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in systems consultancy and software services aiming to partner with public health bodies like NHS England. Although the procurement has been completed, it underscores the potential for similar future opportunities where businesses can provide expertise in data governance, AI development, and real-world studies. Companies like Hippo Digital, which was awarded the contract, have demonstrated capabilities in these areas. While the tender is not oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions and data interoperability may find such opportunities advantageous for expanding their governmental partnerships and services. ## Notice NHS England is investing in the development of an interoperable NHS Research Secure Data Environment (SDE) Network across England. SDEs within the Network will enable approved researchers secure access to privacy protected NHS data. This will be underpinned by critical work related to information governance policy, commercial principles for data access by academic and industry partners, and public, patient, and professional involvement and engagement. NHS Research SDEs will support a range of research use cases (e.g.AI/algorithm development, clinical trials activities, real world studies, translational research, epidemiological studies, and health systems research). This will improve understanding of diseases, interventions, and pathways, which will translate to improved patient care locally and nationally and will contribute to delivery of the Life Sciences Vision and the NHS Long Term Plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e97532-37e5-42e0-9370-e0707eb34b43 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 9 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £633,120 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £633,120 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e97532-37e5-42e0-9370-e0707eb34b43 - 2 Oct 2025 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f982caad-4642-458e-b182-d8ecd6f983a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e97532-37e5-42e0-9370-e0707eb34b43 2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f982caad-4642-458e-b182-d8ecd6f983a6 2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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