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title: "HGMD License Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e938"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND)"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# HGMD License Renewal

Buyer: THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e938

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## Summary

The NHS Commissioning Board, operating under the name of NHS England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the HGMD License Renewal. This tender falls under the services category within the health industry and is targeted for the UK region. The estimated value of this contract is £2,200,000, and interested suppliers must submit their Expressions of Interest by 12pm on 18 October 2021. Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest through the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system, where they can access detailed requirements and submit necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with the essential criteria outlined.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare data management and bioinformatics software solutions. Companies offering robust databases capable of managing genomic variant data, as well as those experienced in peer-reviewed scientific literature and disease association, will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the requirement for advanced capabilities in accessibility, search functions, and database integration, firms that can showcase expertise in these areas are well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.Pre-market EngagementNHS 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 18/10/2021Interested suppliers should read the details in section VI.3 which specify further details about the requirement, how to register an interest in the possible procurement and the submission requirements for registering an interest. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025034-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Dec 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD (OPERATING UNDER THE NAME OF NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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 11:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025034-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/login•
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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