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title: "Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability standards in GMS"
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published: "2023-04-19"
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# Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability standards in GMS

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdf79958-8fde-4226-81ce-aadf6509dd92

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## Summary

The procurement process was successfully completed by NHS England for Informatics expertise to support developing interoperability standards in the Genomic Medicine Service. The contract, valued at £715,500 GBP, was awarded to Answer Digital Limited. The procurement method used was selective, where the service was secured through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from August 1, 2022, to June 1, 2023, with the tender period closing on July 20, 2022, and the contract awarded on July 25, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing Informatics support for healthcare services to engage with the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this procurement. The location of the service delivery is in Leeds, England (LS2 7UE), and falls under the main procurement category of services related to health services.

## Notice

Procurement of a service to support the Informatics infrastructure for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the implementation of the National Genomic Informatics System (NGIS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ffe63-9e1a-47cd-80bf-c8477724662e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £715,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £715,500 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSWER DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 07:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ffe63-9e1a-47cd-80bf-c8477724662e
- 25 Jul 2022 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a44aef3-e16c-453d-943b-a07a2ad07339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516ffe63-9e1a-47cd-80bf-c8477724662e
  19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a44aef3-e16c-453d-943b-a07a2ad07339
  25th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IzGq/NOmriYU61.Q4Hnp2cwAuyzbzjtfLFN1wnR7Fz3B8fE0
  C79224 Interoperability Informatics contract June22-Mar23 REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/524379f9-5fd9-46cc-b806-506ccdad5198
  C79224 Interoperability Informatics contract June22-Mar23 REDACTED

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