National Intelligent Integrated Audit Solution ("NIIAS")

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CPV: Hardware · Industry specific software package · Software configuration services · Software consultancy services · Software implementation services · Software package and information systems · Software supply services · Software support services · Software-related services

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Goods

Notice status

Awarded

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Competitive procedure

GPA / WTO covered

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

21 Dec 2023, 08:44 GMT

Last source update

21 Dec 2023, 08:44 GMT

Authority reference

P290

FTS notice number

2023/S 000-037596

Classification (CPV)

HardwareIndustry specific software packageSoftware configuration servicesSoftware consultancy servicesSoftware implementation servicesSoftware package and information systemsSoftware supply servicesSoftware support servicesSoftware-related services

Delivery area

UK

Official registry OCID

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Publisher note: The absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Extension of the current contract by way of modification and/or direct award, is the only viable option to ensure continuity of service. The contract was extended by twenty-four (24) months prior to expiry on 23rd November 2021 as a result of (i) the Covid-19 global pandemic and (ii) the exit of Blaenavon Data Centre impacting on resources to ensure continuity of NIIAS as a critical component of NHS Wales' national healthcare information systems. That initial extension period has proved insufficient to undertake a market assessment for a replacement solution, review the purpose and functionality of the NIIAS on an All Wales basis and carry out a re-tender exercise. This further extension of thirty-six (36) months is considered to be the minimum period required to undertake these exercises. Service continuity is imperative to ensure the safety of patient care and services across the NHS in Wales. As the NIIAS is a bespoke solution, embedded within NHS organisations across Wales and the intellectual property rights are reserved to the provider and used only on licence during the term of the agreement, the contracting authority is entitled to make this award under Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) and/or modify the contract under Regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as an extension of the term alone is insubstantial. The modification does not: - render the contract materially different in character; - introduce conditions which would have allowed for the admission of other candidates, attracted other participants or resulted in a different outcome; - changes the economic balance of the contract in favour of the contractor in a manner which was not provided for in the initial contract; - extend the scope of the contract significantly; or - change the contractor.” Continuation of the solution is required to comply with data protection obligations. Given the sensitivities of the global digital environment, it is essential that the service continues without interruption to ensure the safety of patient care and services. The modification/contract duration is limited to 3 years to : - enable DHCW to develop a long-term strategy for auditing clinical systems in line with emerging government policy; - undertake a market engagement exercise to understand the solutions available; and - use that knowledge to develop a business case to secure central funding from the Welsh Government for a replacement long-term solution. This will be underpinned by a thorough technical review of available solutions and a consultation period with NHS Wales to understand local and national requirements for a longer-term contract. Finally, the duration allows sufficient time to run a procurement process and exit from the existing solution which is interfaced in a significant number of national clinical systems and to manage a transfer to a replacement solution. Accordingly, the contracting authority is entitled to modify the contract under Regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or make this award under Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii). This notice is a ‘relevant contract award notice’ for the purposes of Regulation 93(3) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the contracting authority relies on the provisions in Regulation 93(2), (3) and (4) in relation to the applicable limitation period. (WA Ref:137498)

• Maxwell Stanley Consulting LtdAwarded supplier 14A St George Wharf, London, UK, SW82LEContact emailShow contact details

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