--- title: "Human Gene Mutation Database License Renewal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT" published: "2021-10-07" --- # Human Gene Mutation Database License Renewal Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc239adf-86ef-4942-a3bf-ab7fbb11c70e.json) ## Summary NHS England & NHS Improvement is initiating the procurement process for the "Human Gene Mutation Database License Renewal," a tender valued at approximately £2,200,000. This procurement falls within the health services category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers need to register their interest by 12pm on 18 October 2021. The contract is anticipated to span 36 months, and the service aims to provide a comprehensive and searchable database of germline human genomic variants linked to human diseases, enabling various types of searches and integration into local bioinformatics pipelines. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in database management software and bioinformatics. Companies that can demonstrate previous experience in developing and curating comprehensive genomic databases or similar technology solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with NHS England & NHS Improvement could also provide avenues for smaller businesses (SMEs) to contribute innovative solutions, addressing the requirements and showcasing their capabilities in this crucial healthcare domain. ## Notice The requirement is for a comprehensive and searchable manually curated literature-based database of germline human genomic variants and their relationship with human disease, with links to associated peer reviewed scientific literature references and variant classification. The successful provider will demonstrate class leading and significant experience in the area, peer reviewed publications illustrating utility in the diagnostic setting and that their database is up to date and covers the breadth of the peer-reviewed scientific literature. The database must enable users to: 1. Search extensively for rare and inherited disease associated variants; 2. Search extensively for information relating to known variants associated with a particular disease; 3. Search for gene and variant type, and specific variants, and link out to peer reviewed scientific literature; 4. Have ease of accessibility and navigation of database pages; 5. Download the database as a flat file with comprehensive variant annotation for integration into local bioinformatics pipelines that permits to link out to original scientific data sources. 1. Suppliers are asked to describe, in detail, how their database meets EACH of the requirements numbered above. Each requirement is essential, and must be met in full. Suppliers may also choose to evidence how your database exceeds any, or all, of the requirements set out above. Pre-market Engagement NHS England & Improvement are currently undertaking an options appraisal and as part of this have issued a Notice to the market to gauge supplier interest and capability in relation to continuing the delivery of this service. Current thinking is that NHS England & Improvement will enter into a 36 month contract with an approximate total value of PS2,200,000 exclusive of applicable VAT. Due to budget pressures expected to impact over the term, we expect for costs submitted to demonstrate a significant reduction upon the forecast, reflecting the stability offered by a three-year term. Please register your interest by 12pm 18/10/2021 Interested suppliers should read the details attached to the notice which specify further details about the requirement, how to register an interest in the possible procurement and the submission requirements for registering an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ec5dba-172c-4150-a082-2b184c4ac5da | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 48218000 - License management software package - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Oct 2021 at 11:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ec5dba-172c-4150-a082-2b184c4ac5da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ec5dba-172c-4150-a082-2b184c4ac5da 7th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Ncx0/giFfDZ8EJpwQRGyxpnmG2uw4O7FGAxkeQf2vcVST9Mw Market Engagement - HGMD LIcense Renewal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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