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title: "Data Safe Haven"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2021-08-31"
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# Data Safe Haven

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab991cf-1c91-41f8-892c-de33a8e38518

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) in Manchester launched a tender titled "Data Safe Haven" on 31 August 2021. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of data services, aimed to establish a secure hosted environment for approved data users to conduct research and analysis. The open procurement method indicated a broad opportunity for participation, while the tender period concluded on 15 June 2021. The contract, valued at £400,000, commenced on 1 September 2021 and will last until 31 August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in data services to expand their operations, particularly those capable of providing secure data environments for research purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially approachable, given the specified suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in data security, remote access technologies, and research support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to their growth and innovation in the data services sector.

## Notice

We are seeking a supplier to provide a secure hosted environment where approved data users are given access-controlled remote access to carry out research projects and analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373356e2-caed-40cb-a5cf-fc629960bc6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH INFORMATICS CENTRE (HIC) - THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373356e2-caed-40cb-a5cf-fc629960bc6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/373356e2-caed-40cb-a5cf-fc629960bc6f
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG162651
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

## Provenance

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