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title: "Medical Information Services - Security Assurance Coordinator support for telemedicine development (Project LARA)"
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# Medical Information Services - Security Assurance Coordinator support for telemedicine development (Project LARA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca5fa68-ffea-431f-9163-e9e19d883d86

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## Summary

The public procurement process entails the Ministry of Defence seeking a contractor to provide medical information services, specifically in the area of security assurance coordination for the telemedicine development initiative known as Project LARA. This contract, valued at £362,520, is classified under systems and technical consultancy services and was awarded on 31 March 2020, with the contract period extending from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with applications directed via the Gcloud portal. The delivery location for this contract is in London, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete.

This opportunity could foster business growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical consultancy and security accreditation services, particularly those experienced in telemedicine and military applications. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in delivering specialist technical support and an understanding of user-led trials will be well-placed to compete. By engaging in similar future frameworks, these businesses can enhance their visibility and access to government contracts, ultimately contributing to their growth in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

The technical specialists required under this contract will work to deliver Project LARA (Defence Telemedicine) outputs. Project LARA is evaluating and delivering telemedicine capabilities for the Ministry of Defence. This project includes: sourcing funding by understanding current business risks and user requirements; evaluating potential solutions through user-led trials; conducting security and assurance activities; and delivering working solutions that will be taken into core by Programme CORTISONE in the future. This contract covers technical SME requirements, specifically, - a Security Accreditation Coordinator to deliver specialist technical support to Project Lara for up to 228 days per anuum during the contract period. Please apply via Gcloud portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70ff9a0-788a-400b-9200-3001e60385c6 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £362,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £362,520 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETHYST RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70ff9a0-788a-400b-9200-3001e60385c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b70ff9a0-788a-400b-9200-3001e60385c6
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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