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title: "Data Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9601fd9b-be87-44e3-89a6-273466c67073"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2017-10-23"
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# Data Management System

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9601fd9b-be87-44e3-89a6-273466c67073

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited is planning the procurement of a Data Management System, with a budget of £165,000 for the fiscal year 2017/2018. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, and an Invitation to Tender is expected to be published on or around 1 November 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 December 2017 and will run until 30 November 2020. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting and software development in Alderley Edge, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development, particularly those with expertise in data management systems and IT consulting services. Prospective bidders should be prepared to participate in demonstrations and engage actively in the procurement process. The Medicines Discovery Catapult's initiative encourages innovative solutions in data management, hence, companies that can showcase their capabilities in providing tailored software solutions would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of a Data Management System. Additional information: This notice is intended as a pre-procurement engagement, awareness and communication exercise. This notice is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited is intending to publish an Invitation to Tender for the procurement of a data management system. The notice for this procurement will be published on Contracts Finder on or about 1 November 2017. The notice will of course be published on OJEU also. A draft timetable is attached for your information. All potential Bidders should ensure that the appropriate staff are available for demonstration dates. As you can appreciate, until MDC is in a position to know who the Bidders are and the outcomes of the initial evaluation, it will not be possible to provide more information at this stage on the arrangements for the demonstration event. It is MDC's intention that the supporting data set for the demonstration will be published with ITT documents. Interested providers should be aware that any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to a formal procurement process or the award of a contract is a matter solely for your own commercial judgement. Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited reserves the right to withdraw this exercise/procurement at any time or to vary the process at its sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca366e4d-d0b9-4fa4-a341-c284d7d41ce8 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | ALDERLEY EDGE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2017 at 13:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca366e4d-d0b9-4fa4-a341-c284d7d41ce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca366e4d-d0b9-4fa4-a341-c284d7d41ce8
  23rd October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ca6491d-1483-43a3-934b-a137f1c145e8
  Outline Draft Timetable

## Provenance

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