--- title: "Maintenance and Support of NI Colposcopy Computerised Information System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S" published: "2022-10-14" --- # Maintenance and Support of NI Colposcopy Computerised Information System Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0375c1.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028974-2022 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £223,102 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 4JE | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AXSYS TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Oct 2022 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028974-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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