IT16173 - MRC Gambia Laboratory LIMS Project Technical Consultancy

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Summary of the work Provide expert support to the local LIMS project team in these three broad areas: Project approach and planning; Vendor selection and management; Validation of the system to normal computer systems validation standards in line with GAMP-5 requirements. Specialist role Product manager Expected Contract Length 1 year Latest start date 01/02/2017 Maximum Day Rate £500 per day Early Market Engagement The internal LIMS project team discussed the scope of the project with a previous supplier of IT consultancy services to the Unit and visited collaborating research institutions that operate a LIMS. These interactions provided clarity to the team. A summary of the findings are: 1) expert technical support for systems validation is critical; 2) the project would require a phased approach; 3) a detailed high level user document is needed to guide implementation. Who Speclialist Work With Will be working with the internal LIMS implementation team and the eventual systems vendor. What Specialists Work On Support the LIMS team with the following, 1) Project approach and planning, 2) supplier selection and management, 3) Implementation and validation of the LIMS systems, 4) produce training plan for in-house system support post-implementation. Skills & Experience • Have experience of LIMS installation • Be an IT specialist • Have Project Management experience • Have experience of Quality Assurance Management • Be willing to travel to and work in Gambia Nice to Haves Have knowledge of GAMP5 guidelines Work Location The specialist will work remotely with up to 4 site visits to MRC Unit Gambia - MRC Unit The Gambia, Atlantic Bolevard, Fajara, The Gambia. Expenses will be paid for the 4 visits to Gambia in alignment with the MRC Expenses Policy. Working Arrangments The specialist should be independent of the LIMS main contractor (vendor) and will work collaboratively with the MRCG internal project team, providing expert support and advice during all phases of the project. The anticipated number of working days during the contract term is approximately 40 days. Additional T&Cs Expenses will be paid for the 4 visits to Gambia in alignment with the MRC Expenses Policy. All expenses must be approved by MRC. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Have previous experience of project work in Africa • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Can work with clients with low technical expertise Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet.