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title: "Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability standards in GMS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17693d72-3dfb-4657-b428-2b016b1ab6c2"
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published: "2023-04-19"
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# Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability standards in GMS

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17693d72-3dfb-4657-b428-2b016b1ab6c2

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England has completed a tender process for the procurement of informatics expertise to develop interoperability standards in Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). The contract, valued at £318,000 GBP, involves supporting the Informatics infrastructure for NHS Genomic Medicine Service and implementing the National Genomic Informatics System (NGIS). The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th July 2022, and the contract period started on 1st August 2022, ending on 1st June 2023. The buying organization is the NHS England, located at Quarry Hill, Leeds (LS2 7UE), United Kingdom, in the health services industry category.

This tender by NHS England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in informatics services to contribute to the advancement of healthcare technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract value and the nature of services required make it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to grow their presence in the health services sector through collaboration with a prominent public health authority like the NHS England.

## Notice

Procurement of a service to support the Informatics infrastructure for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the implementation of the National Genomic Informatics System (NGIS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7dd4e-74c3-4d6b-8620-8bed92a65e56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £318,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £318,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSWER DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7dd4e-74c3-4d6b-8620-8bed92a65e56
- 25 Jul 2022 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9e7862-570e-469c-89e3-68b20902486d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7dd4e-74c3-4d6b-8620-8bed92a65e56
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9e7862-570e-469c-89e3-68b20902486d
  25th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IzHZ/9frc3Sufr.ChsUBaBguVb41X_NGyE_x0x_..ALhDKjY
  C79227 GEMS Informatics contract June22-Mar23 REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/927839f0-8045-4375-bac2-6575b42abf5f
  C79227 GEMS Informatics contract June22-Mar23 REDACTED

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