---
title: "Cache 64-bit licences and associated support services for Regional Child Health System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044573"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044573.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S"
published: "2024-03-05"
---

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

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044573

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006962-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,559 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BT3 7JD |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006962-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/

## Provenance

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