--- title: "Building a self-assessment and benchmarking tool for the evaluation of veterinary medicines regulatory agencies (NRAs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE" published: "2021-12-02" --- # Building a self-assessment and benchmarking tool for the evaluation of veterinary medicines regulatory agencies (NRAs) Buyer: THE VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-697e778a-b5c8-4bb5-87d0-33f14815ff6f.json) ## Summary The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is seeking proposals for the development of a self-assessment and benchmarking tool aimed at evaluating veterinary medicines regulatory agencies, under an open procurement process. This contract, titled "Building a self-assessment and benchmarking tool for the evaluation of veterinary medicines regulatory agencies (NRAs)", is classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The tender period is set to conclude on 1 January 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 15 January 2022 and run until 15 November 2022. The procurement process is accelerated due to external funding and is intended for a broad scope of suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and IT firms that specialise in creating regulatory compliance tools and benchmarking systems. Businesses with experience in building intuitive, multi-platform applications, particularly those that align with WHO guidelines, would be well-positioned to compete. Submissions should demonstrate prior successful projects in similar environments, showcasing an understanding of the specific needs of regulatory agencies, as well as offering a robust methodology and budget for the development of the proposed system. ## Notice The VMD has developed a set of indicators looking at the different key activities of the regulatory function undertaken by veterinary medicines regulatory agencies based on the WHO's Global Benchmarking Tool. We would now like to develop an electronic version of the tool so that it is easier to complete, get guidance/help and generate report. The VMD is looking to develop a functioning computer-based tool that has a self-assessment and benchmarking components with a web-based administration system. It should be intuitive and not too dissimilar to the WHO tool currently used. It should also have multi-platform functionality (Windows, Mac). The following outputs are required: 1) Computerised veterinary NRA self-assessment tool: a desktop tool (Windows and Mac) which will be used by NRAs to conduct a self-assessment by providing responses to a set of predefined questions. Based on the provided responses, the tool shall automatically calculate and display the provisional category and implementation percentage per function. 2) Computerised veterinary NRA Global benchmarking tool: a more comprehensive desktop tool (Windows and Mac), which will be used during formal benchmarking of NRAs. It shall be similar to the WHO computerized Global Benchmarking Tool (cGBT) as it should not add another burden to regulators that are already familiar with it. In addition to the features mentioned in (1) , the tool will store multiple inputs from the user and allow for automatic generation of reports and presentations. 3) Computerised Administrator web system which is hosted online: an administrative web system, which will be responsible for storing, managing and displaying the data from all countries. The system will be used to generate the required data files for self-assessment and benchmarking, to be imported into the desktop tools. Additionally, the system will conduct automated analysis on the existing data, and display the results in an automated dashboard, with a possibility to export analytics in a PowerPoint and/or Excel format(s). Timeline - the proposed tool and its components must be delivered within 10 months from the start of the contract and within the budget. To apply, bidders are invited to submit a proposal to the requirement to include: Part A - Experience & Evidence of Credibility o Bidders understanding of the function and purpose of the tool o Bidder's understanding of the requirement o Bidder's demonstrated Experience of delivering similar tools Part B - Bidder's Proposed Solution o Bidder's proposed methodology for delivering the contract o Bidder's approach to ensuring quality of the service is maintained throughout the term of the contract o An example of similar product that they had previously developed. Part C - Bidder's Proposed budget o Bidder's proposed budget for the delivery of all the elements mentioned above. Submission must be made by email before the deadline to international@vmd.gov.uk (in MS Word or PDF). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badc1783-9c79-4435-81b6-9a151497ec47 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2022 - 15 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE | | Locality | ADDLESTONE | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT15 3LS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Runnymede | | Electoral ward | New Haw | | Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 2 Dec 2021 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badc1783-9c79-4435-81b6-9a151497ec47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/badc1783-9c79-4435-81b6-9a151497ec47 2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9421ba4-0639-4c29-8504-f64204b2a6f1 A document outlining the background and requirements. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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