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title: "Discovery - Information Representation Services (IReS) Terminology Server"
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# Discovery - Information Representation Services (IReS) Terminology Server

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-082a926a-c726-4a5d-85d7-c8268a77134f

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## Summary

The NHS Digital is seeking to fulfil a contract under the title "Discovery - Information Representation Services (IReS) Terminology Server". This project lies within the database services industry and involves a proof of concept to assess the feasibility of a live terminology server infrastructure. The procurement process is classified as limited and conducted through a competitive quotation, with the contract period commencing from 2nd March 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The initial tender period closed on 31st January 2018, and the total contract value amounts to £113,250, aimed at suppliers capable of delivering these services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in database services and clinical terminology solutions. With NHS Digital's focus on innovative software tools, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in ontology management and dynamic data interactions are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful engagement in this process could pave the way for future contracts, particularly as NHS Digital plans additional procurements for a live solution following the proof of concept.

## Notice

This is a proof of concept (PoC) or discovery project, to test feasibility and inform more detailed requirements, prioritisation and roadmaps for a live terminology server infrastructure and services. Integral to which is to demonstrate the syndication of terminologies and dynamic interaction capabilities, using CSIRO's Ontoserver software. Ontoserver, provided by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation), is a clinical terminology software tool, this version allows for ontology search, look-up and query functions. On successful completion of this PoC, the intention is then to conduct another procurement for a live solution. A mini competition, between invited suppliers, was held at the beginning of 2018, given the below OJEU Threshold contract value (budget). CSIRO is an Australian federal government agency responsible for scientific research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7249368f-19c3-494b-8efb-ff0cef21b501 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 16:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7249368f-19c3-494b-8efb-ff0cef21b501
- 3 Apr 2019 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7249368f-19c3-494b-8efb-ff0cef21b501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7249368f-19c3-494b-8efb-ff0cef21b501
  3rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://digital.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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