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Maintenance and Support of NI Colposcopy Computerised Information System

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S

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14 Oct 2022 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation I T S has awarded a contract for the maintenance and support of the NI Colposcopy Computerised Information System in Northern Ireland. The contract, tendered under a limited procurement method, was awarded to Axsys Technology LTD. The colposcopy system supports the prevention of cervical cancer by providing care for women with abnormal cervical smears. The contract, valued at £223,102 GBP, was signed on October 14, 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies experienced in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and support within the healthcare industry. Given the critical nature of the colposcopy service in preventing cervical cancer, businesses with a focus on healthcare technology and services may find this tender suitable for competing. Potential bidders should be prepared to support the regional colposcopy clinics in meeting clinical governance requirements and data collection for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Support of NI Colposcopy Computerised Information System

Notice Description

The purpose of colposcopy is the prevention of cervical cancer through the early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions (CIN). The colposcopy service in Northern Ireland provides care for women with abnormal cervical smears and related conditions. Colposcopy is critical in the prevention of cervical cancer for women at risk. A computerised colposcopy system was implemented in all Trusts in December 2013 to meet the recommendations of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of colposcopy is the prevention of cervical cancer through the early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions (CIN). The colposcopy service in Northern Ireland provides care for women with abnormal cervical smears and related conditions. Colposcopy is critical in the prevention of cervical cancer for women at risk. A computerised colposcopy system was implemented in all Trusts in December 2013 to meet the recommendations of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report. Currently there are 12 Colposcopy Clinics throughout Northern Ireland within the 5 Trusts using the Excelicare Colposcopy Information System to ensure Quality Assurance of the colposcopy element of the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme. The delivery of the Regional Computerised Colposcopy System for cervical screening allows the Northern Ireland colposcopy service to be quality assured, meet the requirements of clinical governance and assess the performance and workloads of colposcopy clinics. The system also standardises the collection of data and ensures that data collected from each of the NI colposcopy clinics is used to provide NHS Cervical Screening Programme minimum data requirements to enable the completion of the KC65 return. Data extracted from the Regional Computerised Colposcopy Information System allows consultants to produce recertification audit documentation required for submission to the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP). Data is also provided from the system to support the regional audit of invasive cervical cancer and support documentation is provided to facilitate multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Procurement Information

The purpose of colposcopy is the prevention of cervical cancer through the early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions (CIN). The colposcopy service in Northern Ireland provides care for women with abnormal cervical smears and related conditions. Colposcopy is critical in the prevention of cervical cancer for women at risk. A computerised colposcopy system was implemented in all Trusts in December 2013 to meet the recommendations of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report. Currently there are 12 Colposcopy Clinics throughout Northern Ireland within the 5 Trusts using the Excelicare Colposcopy Information System to ensure Quality Assurance of the colposcopy element of the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme. The delivery of the Regional Computerised Colposcopy System for cervical screening allows the Northern Ireland colposcopy service to be quality assured, meet the requirements of clinical governance and assess the performance and workloads of colposcopy clinics. The system also standardises the collection of data and ensures that data collected from each of the NI colposcopy clinics is used to provide NHS Cervical Screening Programme minimum data requirements to enable the completion of the KC65 return. Data extracted from the Regional Computerised Colposcopy Information System allows consultants to produce recertification audit documentation required for submission to the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP). Data is also provided from the system to support the regional audit of invasive cervical cancer and support documentation is provided to facilitate multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings. Axsys Technology Ltd owns the intellectual property rights for the software and are therefore the only supplier who can support the NI Colposcopy computerised information system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028974-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£223,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S
Contact Name
Catherine Fegan
Contact Email
cathy.fegan@hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2895362561

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4JE
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

AXSYS TECHNOLOGY

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