Award

HP Zone - Annual Maintenance & Support Year 13 (2022-2023)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

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02 Mar 2022 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Public Health Agency is seeking annual maintenance and support for the Health Protection Zone (HP Zone) IT system, a specialist software package essential for public health surveillance and acute response services. This procurement process is classified under the goods category with a procurement method described as limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2022, and is currently active with a total value of £32,782. The procurement falls within the health industry and is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support services and software for public health systems, particularly those with expertise in tailored surveillance solutions. Companies with similar software offerings might find it beneficial to engage with the Public Health Agency, given the exclusive nature of the HP Zone system. Suppliers capable of meeting the stringent requirements set by the agency could potentially access lucrative contracts, fostering growth in the health technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HP Zone - Annual Maintenance & Support Year 13 (2022-2023)

Notice Description

Health Protection Zone (HP Zone) is a specialist IT system used by the Public Health Agency, Duty Room for the acute response service and surveillance purposes for the Health Protection Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Health Protection Zone (HP Zone) is a specialist IT system used by the Public Health Agency, Duty Room for the acute response service and surveillance purposes for the Health Protection Service. The previous contracts including change requests for upgrades to the system in March 2018 were via "Technology Partner Agreement" (TPA) and DAC from 2019 to present. The HP Zone package is specialist software only available for one supplier and is currently also used by colleagues in "Public Health England" (PHE).

Procurement Information

This is a specialist software company (In-fact) that supplies HP Zone to the Public Health Agency Duty Room. If we are unable to secure this surveillance software package, the surveillance data and acute response service which is provided by the PHA, Health Protection Service. This would result in the PHA not being able to support wider HSCNI Health Professionals. Section 6: Requesting Officer Approvals Requester

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005735-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
Mark Johnston
Contact Email
mark.johnston@hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2895363482

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BS
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFACT

Further Information

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