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title: "MRC Gambia Laboratory LIMS Project Technical Consultancy"
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# MRC Gambia Laboratory LIMS Project Technical Consultancy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6080e12c-ec1c-4d32-9aa1-7870b2f12cfd

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "MRC Gambia Laboratory LIMS Project Technical Consultancy" initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is responsible for managing the project. This contract falls within the IT services industry (CPV Code: 72000000) and involves providing expert support in project planning, vendor management, and system validation. The award was completed on 13 March 2017 and has a contract period that commenced on 29 March 2017 and concludes on 28 March 2018. The contract was valued at £30,000, and delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those operating within the IT consultancy and software development sectors. Companies with expertise in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and those that can demonstrate competency in project management and system validation would be particularly well-suited to participate in future projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to leverage their specialised services to engage in similar contracts, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

Provide expert support to the local LIMS project team in these three broad areas: Project approach and planning; Vendor selection and management; Validation of the system to normal computer systems validation standards in line with GAMP-5 requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d2fd5b-f122-4bfb-a881-4cf934893de2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d2fd5b-f122-4bfb-a881-4cf934893de2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d2fd5b-f122-4bfb-a881-4cf934893de2
  8th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/1161
  Published Requirements

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