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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: LIMS SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT PROVISION
2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Service contract
4. Description: The Awarding Authority require the supplier to purchase 25 specific software licenses from a specific company on our behalf. Also, to provide a fixed cost quote for potential future patches / updates, from the same company.
5. CPV Code(s): 72000000, 72200000, 72268000, 72261000, 72240000
6. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI3, UKI32
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Location No specific location, for example they can work remotely
Address where the work will take place Project CORTISONE is routinely based in MOD Corsham, except is currently predominantly working from home. There should be no requirement for visits / face to face meetings. This contract is purely for the supply of licenses, update patches when required, and ongoing support, all of which are to be sourced from Elysium.net.
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.
9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.
10. Closing date for applications 11.2.2021 (23:59).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit
12. Other information: Deadline for asking questions Thursday 4 February 2021 at 11:59pm GMT
Latest start date Monday 1 March 2021
Expected contract length 2 years (Licences to be provided upon 2 separate yearly payment).
Why the work is being done The client requires the provision of a specific software, in the form of seat licenses, and ongoing support. The software provides a system for the management of pathological test results.
Problem to be solved Provision of specific software licenses and associated support.
Who the users are and what they need to do As the Delivery Agent for Medical Services to the Ministry of Defence, Project CORTISONE provides a range of Digital Services for wider defence. The user (Project CORTISONE) requires the provision of 25 licenses and associated support, for ASET (produced by Elysium.net).
Early market engagement Elysium.net has already prepared their solution (namely, 25 licenses for ASET, an option to provide a patch/upgrade for any new equipment, and ongoing support during this period). This contract is for the purchase and onward delivery of those items/elements to us, the client.
Any work that’s already been done The licenses and software support, including the option to purchase updated drivers for new testing machines, have been pre-selected, and are to be purchased from Elysium.net. This G-Cloud contract is for the provision of those specific licences and support.
Existing team Contract management team within Project CORTISONE.
Current phase Not applicable
Working arrangements Online only – payment via CP&F.
Security clearance Nil required – software has already been approved.
Skills and experience
Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.
Essential skills and experience
Have experience in the provision / management of licenses.
Pay relevant suppliers within 30 days of receipt/clearance of funds.
How suppliers will be evaluated
All suppliers will be asked to provide a written proposal.
How many suppliers to evaluate 15
Proposal criteria
Approach and methodology.
Value for money.
Cultural fit criteria
Take responsibility for their work.
Can work with clients with low technical expertise.
Payment approach Fixed price
Additional assessment methods Work history
Evaluation weighting
Technical competence
15%
Cultural fit
5%
Price
80%
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