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title: "GB-Lichfield: The Provision of an Electronic Quality Management System for Defence Pathology"
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# GB-Lichfield: The Provision of an Electronic Quality Management System for Defence Pathology

Buyer: DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8fac553-afd7-4908-9d08-642a12e42108

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Medical Services (DMS), concerns the provision of an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) for Defence Pathology, aimed at improving quality management for blood transfusion and pathology services. This contract, classified under system quality assurance assessment and review services, has a total value of £20,680 and the contract period begins on 9 December 2019 and extends until 30 June 2021. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, which concluded on 24 October 2019, and is located in Lichfield, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality management systems, software development, and IT services, particularly those that can customise solutions for healthcare applications. Companies that can offer cloud-based solutions or secure management systems may find this contract particularly relevant. Given that Defence Medical Services represents a large public authority, businesses capable of scaling their operations to meet military standards could greatly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes.

## Notice

This requirement for an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) will be implemented at CD Path to ensure compliance with National Guidelines relating to assured blood management. It will allow for significantly improved quality management of the deployable pathology capability and ensure that BMS have access to authorised versions of procedures. The eQMS is to be configured to allow for management of Blood transfusion and pathology services. It is to be implemented by the Quality Manager (RP Blood) at CD Path. CD path personnel will operate the eQMS under their direction. Deployed BMS will be able to access the system as required via a secure cloud through the internet. The system should sit apart from MOD systems and be standalone. This will allow for access by users irrespective of their geographical location or IS infrastructure constraints. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Lichfield: The Provision of an Electronic Quality Management System for Defence Pathology'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e00b12-544c-49e3-91d6-5cef0e4585b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,680 |
| 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 | DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENIAL COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e00b12-544c-49e3-91d6-5cef0e4585b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e00b12-544c-49e3-91d6-5cef0e4585b8
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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