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title: "Enterprise Architecture Assurance Services"
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# Enterprise Architecture Assurance Services

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27c901a9-da1a-4199-8b26-4e79765f0cd6

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently completed a procurement process for "Enterprise Architecture Assurance Services," classified under IT services with a focus on consulting and software development. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 16th April 2018 and is set to end on 15th April 2020. The total value of the contract is £2,100,000, and it primarily serves projects based in London, England. The tender was officially awarded on 15th April 2018 and published on 21st January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT consulting and services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive management and strategic advisory related to enterprise architecture. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, strong architectural decision-making, and a demonstrable track record in digital transformation projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. The opportunity to engage in a high-value contract with a prominent governmental agency like the MHRA may also be beneficial for larger firms looking to expand their public sector footprint.

## Notice

The MHRA has identified a need for the provision of an Enterprise Architecture service to assure the delivery of digital and operational transformation business-as-usual activities and projects. The service will aim to deliver the following outcomes: * Return EA to providing an assurance role, rather than design * Challenge and drive MHRA and its suppliers to make the right architectural decisions * Ensure key architectural decisions are fully explored, documented and delivered * Get ahead of the portfolio and focus on guiding projects * Provide a fully managed service, with no key person dependencies * Ensure MHRA knowledge repositories are current, accessible and used * Ensure stakeholders are informed and on-board with technology strategy * Bring new ideas based on our experience of what works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf8f0ce-2e6e-4b94-bd5d-3f9be2854eb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL BUSINESS DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf8f0ce-2e6e-4b94-bd5d-3f9be2854eb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf8f0ce-2e6e-4b94-bd5d-3f9be2854eb8
  21st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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