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title: "Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05578d"
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# Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support

Buyer: HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05578d

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## Summary

The recent contracting process by the Health Research Authority focuses on the project titled "Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support". This process pertains to the software services industry, specifically software-related services including networking, database management, and information systems, to be delivered in the UK. Currently in the Award stage, this contract extension aims to continue essential software support services until June 2027, with an option for a three-month extension, addressing the necessary replacement strategy for the existing systems. The procurement method evolved due to technical and economic reasons necessitating the continuance of existing providers, with an estimated extension cost up to £1.6 million, which remains within the permissible regulation thresholds.

This tender presents continued business opportunities related to software development and infrastructure support, ideal for firms with expertise in custom software, system architecture, and large-scale data management. Predominantly beneficial for businesses capable of maintaining and transitioning complex systems, the tender offers prospects for those adept in navigating detailed financial and operational scopes. Businesses familiar with the technical support of bespoke systems will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, potentially facilitating further networking within the public sector through sustained engagements with the Health Research Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract originally covered a comprehensive range of technical services supporting custom software development and associated infrastructure, including but not limited to architecture design, QA/QC, issue tracking, software deployment, server and firewall management, database administration, and multi-tier help desk support. This modification enables the continuation of essential software support and maintenance services pending transition to a replacement solution. The scope of services covered under this modification has been reduced from the original contract to reflect current operational needs, as certain elements of the original scope are no longer required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036789-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,088,486 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BGO SOFTWARE; BGO SOFTWARE OOD (FORMERLY BGO MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72320000 - Database services
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 12:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036789-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hra.nhs.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:088027-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.bgosoftware.com

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