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title: "Document Management System"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# Document Management System

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bc6aa96-6489-40dd-b155-32c7425cd8a8

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), located in Cheshire, England, initiated a tender for a Document Management System (DMS) to support operations at the Lighthouse Laboratory at Alderley Park. The procurement process, classified under software package and information systems, included a bespoke procurement method due to the estimated contract value of £60,000 being below EU financial thresholds. The tender period concluded on 27 August 2020, with the contract starting on 7 October 2020 and running until 31 March 2021. The award notice was published on 7 October 2020, and the successful supplier is Ideagen PLC.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in document management solutions, particularly those able to address version control, document access, and compliance requirements. Companies that are agile enough to deliver efficient, tailored software services and support would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this sector can foster growth, as organisations increasingly seek advanced digital solutions to streamline their operations.

## Notice

The Medicines discovery Catapult (MDC) on behalf of the Lighthouse Laboratory (LHL) at Alderley Park invited quotations for a document management system (DMS). The system itself is a way of holding and controlling the documentation that describes, runs, and records the Lighthouse Lab's operation such as policies, procedures, risk assessments, records, training materials etc. The system will ensure version control, review, sign-off, and any training that is required on the documents. A DMS is an effective means of giving and controlling access to necessary documentation to all employees. Since the estimated contract value was below OJEU financial thresholds, a bespoke procurement process was designed whereby a selected group of suppliers were invited to submit quotations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3822363-b7ad-40bd-b0ec-e053de519e06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| 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 | IDEAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2020 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3822363-b7ad-40bd-b0ec-e053de519e06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3822363-b7ad-40bd-b0ec-e053de519e06
  7th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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