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Student Database System

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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11 Jan 2023 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has awarded a contract for the provision and support of the Student Database System. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without publication of a contract notice. The contract has been signed with Hicom Technology Limited, a large-scale supplier, for a value of £550,000. The procurement process was classified under the goods category and aimed to provide a national database for recording trainee training information across Wales.

This procurement opportunity for the Student Database System can benefit businesses that specialize in database software packages. The current tender stage is complete, indicating that the contract has been active since December 28, 2022. The contracting authority detailed the rationale for using the negotiated procurement method, emphasizing the need to maintain continuity of service and avoid disruption to the trainee experience. Businesses with expertise in providing technical solutions and support services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which has been awarded to Hicom Technology Limited.

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Notice Title

Student Database System

Notice Description

Continued provision and support of the current trainee information database system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a core national database for recording trainee training information across Wales.

Procurement Information

HEIW have embarked on a programme to build/procure a new system or suite of systems that will replace the current Student Database, along with other digital functions/processes that support and enhance the trainee experience. To procure a further independent solution at this time would prevent the release of the necessary resource to support the delivery of the new strategic direction and risk two different solutions being introduced within a relatively short period. This would cause significant disruption to HEIW, the student and wider user community. To ensure contractual arrangements remain in place to maintain the continuity of this critical service, the Authority intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with the use of Public Contract Regulations 2015 32 (2)(b)(ii) and (iii), competition is absent for technical reasons and (2)(b)(iii) - the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03966a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000754-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Christine Thorne
Contact Email
christine.thorne@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HICOM TECHNOLOGY

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