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title: "UKHSA - D & T - ARSAC SQL Database"
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# UKHSA - D & T - ARSAC SQL Database

Buyer: UKHSA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eb5b178-01ab-4322-9d89-7ccfabd2ecab

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has initiated a tender for the development of a stable SQL database to serve as a single data repository, titled "UKHSA - D & T - ARSAC SQL Database". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically related to database systems and computer-related professional services. The tender was published on 18th January 2022, with a closing date for submissions set for 1st February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 28th February 2022 and to run until 28th October 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is below the threshold for formal competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in database systems and software development. Businesses that specialise in data management, system integration, and frontend application development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to import and rationalise legacy data and create customised data reporting systems will be key capabilities sought by UKHSA, making this an attractive opportunity for firms with relevant technical skills and experience.

## Notice

UKHSA is seeking an organisation that can develop a stable single data repository on a reliable platform, which will be able to do the following: * Import and rationalise legacy data from the original certification database MS Access (2003) * Import and rationalise legacy data from MS Access 2010 (blue) database * Import data from (mini-ARSAC) licensing database * Develop a front end in order to: o interrogate data and create reports based on common queries o generate new queries dependant on service requirements o sort data and find individual records/datasets o add new records on licensing and approvals o update existing data o issue licences, research approval documents and standardised template letters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e9b7f-2337-4c40-8017-2f293a63a6b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 28 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UKHSA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 11:49 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e9b7f-2337-4c40-8017-2f293a63a6b1
- 18 Jan 2022 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc4eafe8-4af3-4553-b9c4-6f4bf6ce6102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e9b7f-2337-4c40-8017-2f293a63a6b1
  18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc4eafe8-4af3-4553-b9c4-6f4bf6ce6102
  18th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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