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title: "IRSP re-engineering"
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# IRSP re-engineering

Buyer: MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d6e4aa0-0cbc-4b32-9e9b-e5409ec2dd9d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "IRSP re-engineering" contract, initiated by the MHRA Buyer Organisation based in London, has been completed. This project falls under the custom software development services category and aims to align with government strategies focusing on open-source practices. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a minimum contract value of £230,000 and a total value of £280,000. The contract period began on 1st February 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. This particular tender was completed during the tender period that ended on 14th December 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software development and open-source solutions. Businesses that can provide custom software development services with an emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and independence from third-party dependencies are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with government projects like this can enhance visibility and establish partnerships within the public sector, contributing to business growth and expansion.

## Notice

To align with government strategy of using open source and open standard practices whilst adhering to the use of Government Technology Code of Practice such as but not limited to: - Is easier to share across government - Easy to maintain - Scales for the future use - Less dependent on single third-party supplier The goal of this work is to untangle The Clinical Practice Research Datalink ("CPRD") components whilst rebuilding the missing elements to make sure the Interventional Research Services Platform ("IRSP") system function 100% interdependent from any third-party related technology components, whilst retaining its current functionality 100%.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab43cbcb-251d-4fa8-9c46-87af46e875fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,835 |
| 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 | MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION |
| 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 | DCSL SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab43cbcb-251d-4fa8-9c46-87af46e875fd
- 2 Mar 2021 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab43cbcb-251d-4fa8-9c46-87af46e875fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab43cbcb-251d-4fa8-9c46-87af46e875fd
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63f8057f-6304-4f3d-a397-c27ee61fd6a4
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