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

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S

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29 Mar 2024 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation I T S in Belfast, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for Cache 64-bit licences and associated support services for the Regional Child Health System to Intersystems. The procurement process was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £73,559.00 GBP, was signed on March 29, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, Internet, and support sectors. Due to the unique technical requirements of the Cache technology owned by InterSystems, only a particular economic operator could provide the licenses and support services. Businesses with expertise in providing specialized IT services may find this tender suitable for expanding their operations and collaborating with the public sector.

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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-044ea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010467-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
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
£73,559 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20241 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
BT7 2JD
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

INTERSYSTEMS

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