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title: "Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability in GM"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f3a48b6-cab4-4735-baa2-e3ec9e506d44"
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# Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability in GM

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f3a48b6-cab4-4735-baa2-e3ec9e506d44

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NHS England involved the award of a contract for informatics expertise to support developing interoperability in the genomics sector. The tender, titled "Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability in GM," sought to develop an interoperable informatics and data infrastructure for the NHS to use and share genomic data, focusing on standardisation and messaging of test ordering, tracking, and reporting. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on May 26, 2023, and will end on March 31, 2024. The buying organisation was NHS England, located in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in analytical, scientific, mathematical, or forecasting software development services to engage with the NHS and contribute to improving patient care through the effective use and sharing of genomic data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suitable to compete in this procurement process. Given the specific focus on genomics and healthcare data infrastructure, businesses with a background in health tech, informatics, and data management are well-suited to take part and provide valuable solutions to support the NHS in its mission for better patient care.

## Notice

Developing an interoperable informatic and data infrastructure that enables the NHS to use and share genomic data appropriately to improve patient care. Primarily through standardisation and messaging of test ordering, tracking and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5f6c08-ec22-452e-a490-ed8b3e8414cf |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,320,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,320,625 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5f6c08-ec22-452e-a490-ed8b3e8414cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5f6c08-ec22-452e-a490-ed8b3e8414cf
  10th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62591688-74d5-4ad4-9001-c91a6c662b78
  BC17369 G-Cloud-13-Call-Off-Contract FINAL FINAL V1.0 SIGNED (REDACTED)

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