Award

Cache 64-bit licences and associated support services for Regional Child Health System

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S

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Award

05 Mar 2024 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation I T S has awarded a contract for Cache 64-bit licences and associated support services for the Regional Child Health System. The procurement was for IT services and fell under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used was limited and was negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The buying organisation is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The key date for this award was 5th March 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. The tender was awarded to Intersystems, a large-scale supplier. Only InterSystems can provide Cache licenses and support services due to technical reasons, as Cache is owned, maintained, and supported solely by them. Businesses looking to provide Cache-related services can explore potential partnerships or future tender opportunities with the Business Services Organisation I T S.

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Notice Title

Cache 64-bit licences and associated support services for Regional Child Health System

Notice Description

Cache is the technology used for both the NI Child Health System (NICHS) application software and for the NICHS database. The NICHS System is written in and runs on Cache. Without Cache, the system would not exist. The version of Cache used must be compatible with the hardware on which it runs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cache is the technology used for both the NI Child Health System (NICHS) application software and for the NICHS database. The NICHS System is written in and runs on Cache. Without Cache, the system would not exist. The version of Cache used must be compatible with the hardware on which it runs. The support of the licences is required to permit the continued operation of the NI Child Health System (NICHS) and hence the continued delivery of Child Health services to the population of Northern Ireland. Without ongoing support for the licences access to the NHCHS system would not be available.

Procurement Information

Cache is owned, maintained and supported solely by InterSystems. Only InterSystems can provide Cache licenses and support services. Appointing an alternative organisation to provide Cache licenses and support services is therefore not an option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044573
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006962-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£73,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 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
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
BT3 7JD
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERSYSTEMS

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