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Discovery - Information Representation Services (IReS) Terminology Server

NHS Digital

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Digital is seeking to fulfil a contract under the title "Discovery - Information Representation Services (IReS) Terminology Server". This project lies within the database services industry and involves a proof of concept to assess the feasibility of a live terminology server infrastructure. The procurement process is classified as limited and conducted through a competitive quotation, with the contract period commencing from 2nd March 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The initial tender period closed on 31st January 2018, and the total contract value amounts to £113,250, aimed at suppliers capable of delivering these services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in database services and clinical terminology solutions. With NHS Digital's focus on innovative software tools, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in ontology management and dynamic data interactions are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful engagement in this process could pave the way for future contracts, particularly as NHS Digital plans additional procurements for a live solution following the proof of concept.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discovery - Information Representation Services (IReS) Terminology Server

Notice Description

This is a proof of concept (PoC) or discovery project, to test feasibility and inform more detailed requirements, prioritisation and roadmaps for a live terminology server infrastructure and services. Integral to which is to demonstrate the syndication of terminologies and dynamic interaction capabilities, using CSIRO's Ontoserver software. Ontoserver, provided by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation), is a clinical terminology software tool, this version allows for ontology search, look-up and query functions. On successful completion of this PoC, the intention is then to conduct another procurement for a live solution. A mini competition, between invited suppliers, was held at the beginning of 2018, given the below OJEU Threshold contract value (budget). CSIRO is an Australian federal government agency responsible for scientific research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-082a926a-c726-4a5d-85d7-c8268a77134f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7249368f-19c3-494b-8efb-ff0cef21b501
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Digital
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation

Further Information

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