Scope
Reference
DAC20005
Description
Cache is the underlying database for the NHAIS application used primarily for GP registrations in Northern Ireland. These license's are required for the continued use of Cache for the ongoing use of the NHAIS system.
£303,310.08 has been previously directed awarded to Intersystems for Cache licences to support the NHAIS system.
It is our intention to complete a further Direct Award to the value of £85,000. We wish to review this on an annual basis until 31st March 2029. It is expected that the new Cervical screening replacement Programme will be operational at this stage.
Contract 1. NHAIS Cache Licences
Supplier
Contract value
- £388,310.08 excluding VAT
- £465,972.10 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
This DAC is for one year with provision to extend annually for an additional three years. We will review the progress of the replacement Programme to understand whether we need to enter into the extensions. We will also review the Contract and assess the licence usage over the term of this Contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Intersystems are the only supplier of these licences.Frameworks for Cache licences were considered, reviewed and eliminated. There was no reference to BSO on the Contract Award Notices. In addition, the scope of the required procurement does not appear to fit within the scope of the frameworks.
Supplier
INTERSYSTEMS CORPORATION
- Companies House: FC013706
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCMW-2722-PJJL
1 Memorial Drive
Massachussetts
02142
United States
Email: bidteam@intersystems.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. NHAIS Cache Licences
Contracting authority
Business Services Organisation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCQH-8657-NGMT
2 Franklin Street
Belfast
BT2 8DQ
United Kingdom
Email: ITSPMO@hscni.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland