Ireland – Software package and information systems – Framework Agreement for Provision of Single Sign On (SSO) Solution

The objective of this Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice is to inform the market of Tallaght University Hospital and on behalf of the Health Service Executive intention to enter into a contractual further duration period (as outlined hereunder) in accordance with Article 32.2(b) (i.e. the works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons: (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons; (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including property rights). Pursuant to a request for tenders issued and published by Tallaght University Hospital in 2020 (Tender Ref: RFT165511). The Framework Appointees provided within an established Framework Agreement in accordance with the contracting authorities requirements, met the expertise and capability relating to the delivery and provision of a National Single Sign On (SSO) Solution. The implementation of a Single Sign On technology is a key eHealth solution that will underpin and support the overall vision for integrated, patient-centred care, more effective and safer delivery of health services. A Contract Award Notice (2021/S 139/2021 21/07/2021) was issued and published at the time. In that regard due to the unforeseen public health emergency and associated implications put in place due to the Pandemic with further subsequent and every changing restrictions applied due to the serious Health emergencies and protocols to be followed, and associated circumstances of the Hospital Services provision to the general public, the term of the awarded Framework contract prevailed but remained in part inactive relevant to and for any implementation due to the emergency situation and restriction requirements. In such circumstances necessitates extension period to 22nd June 2029. At the Hospital (and Contracting Authorities) discretion the Agreement may be extended further following any conclusion of the extension period options set out, without any obligation by the Hospital to do so, subject to: agreement with the Appointees, review(s), if applicable, and / or operational hospital matters, and / or any current or unforeseen public health situation that may occur. The Hospital reserves the right to have an option to further extend on an annual basis, within technical aspects of the agreement, if such a further extension is required.