Official UK procurement notice
Student Database System · UK public procurement notice
Authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionContinued provision and support of the current trainee information database system.
CPV: Database software package
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Provision of a core national database for recording trainee training information…
Provision of a core national database for recording trainee training information across Wales.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 11 Jan 2023, 08:57 GMT
- Last source update
- 11 Jan 2023, 08:57 GMT
- Authority reference
HEIW-DIGI-STA-008- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-000754- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03966aFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons
- Published justification
HEIW have embarked on a programme to build/procure a new system or suite of systems that will replace the current Student Database, along with other digital functions/processes that support and enhance the trainee experience.
To procure a further independent solution at this time would prevent the release of the necessary resource to support the delivery of the new strategic direction and risk two different solutions being introduced within a relatively short period. This would cause significant disruption to HEIW, the student and wider user community.
To ensure contractual arrangements remain in place to maintain the continuity of this critical service, the Authority intends to use the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with the use of Public Contract Regulations 2015 32 (2)(b)(ii) and (iii), competition is absent for technical reasons and (2)(b)(iii) - the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.
- Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Health Education Improvement Wales Special Health Authority,
will apply a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.
Should additional information be required it should be requested of the addressee in section I.1).Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the procurement rules have the right to take action in the High Court (England and Wales). Any such action is subject to strict time limits in accordance with the Public Contracts(Amendments).
Publisher note: The Authority intends to award a contract for the period stated in this notice. Following an internal strategic review, if the outcome is to procure a further 3rd party solution rather than deliver in-house, it is anticipated a further notice will be placed for a new competition in the spring of 2024. Unless a public sector framework is utilised under which a mini competition or direct call off route is deemed to deliver value for money. (WA Ref:127990)
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicom Technology Limited | £550,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 000754-2023-HEIW-DIGI-STA-008-1 · Hicom Technology Limited
- Signed
- 28 Dec 2022
- Value
- £550,000
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement ServicesReview contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Hicom Technology LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.