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Extension of Computer Aided Dispatch system contract

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

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09 Feb 2023 at 13:33

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30 Nov 2022 at 12:27

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27 Jan 2022 at 20:51

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04 Aug 2021 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has completed the procurement process for an extension of the Computer Aided Dispatch system contract. The contract, valued at 821,048 GBP, was awarded to MIS Emergency Systems on 1st January 2023. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category and is crucial for running ambulance services for Emergency and Patient Care services in Northern Ireland. Due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the operational start of the new contract is estimated to be in September 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages, particularly those experienced in providing real-time operating system software. Businesses dealing in technology solutions for emergency services could benefit from participating in this tender. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, as the buying organisation, is seeking to ensure the continuity of critical services through this procurement process. The contract values and key dates offer insights for potential suppliers to engage effectively in the procurement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension of Computer Aided Dispatch system contract

Notice Description

NIAS is totally dependent on the Computer Aided Dispatch systems to run the ambulance services for Emergency and Patient Care services in Northern Ireland. These services are to be replaced and a procurement exercise is under way but has been significantly impacted and delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The current contract with the incumbent supplier expires on 31 December 2022 and it is estimated the new contract will not be awarded and operational until September 2023. A new contract under the existing terms has been agreed with the current supplier for the continuation of the existing Computer Aided Dispatch system until 31 December 2024 at the latest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIAS is totally dependent on the Computer Aided Dispatch systems to run the ambulance services for Emergency and Patient Care services in Northern Ireland. These services are to be replaced and a procurement exercise is under way but has been significantly impacted and delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The current contract with the incumbent supplier expires on 31 December 2022 and it is estimated the new contract will not be awarded and operational until September 2023. A new contract under the existing terms will be agreed with the current supplier

Procurement Information

The current contract with the incumbent supplier expires on 31 December 2022 and it is estimated the new contract will not be awarded and operational until September2022. A tender for a new contract is underway and in the interim a new contract under the existing terms will be agreed with the current supplier for the continuation of the existing Computer Aided Dispatch.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d0a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004026-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,361,432 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 8SG
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIS Emergency Systems

Further Information

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