British Columbia BCBid #PHSA 19154

Direct Award: Microsoft Azure Databricks Software for BC Health Authorities

This opportunity involves a direct contract award for a cloud-based data analytics platform to support healthcare data initiatives in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), including BCCSS - Supports Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, and other BC health authorities - OEMs and Vendors: - Microsoft Canada (OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Microsoft Azure Databricks software subscription/service - Cloud-based data analytics platform for clinical coding, data engineering, reporting, and analytics - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided (software platform subscription) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award justified by unique compatibility and integration of Azure Databricks with existing systems - Avoids significant re-engineering and operational risks - No alternative suppliers considered viable due to technical integration needs - Estimated contract value: $4 million - Term: Up to five years (annual subscription/service term)

Description

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) intends to directly award a contract to Microsoft Canada for the supply of a software tool for clinical coding. This contract will serve Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, and other BC health authorities for up to five years with an estimated value of $4 million. The software platform, Azure Databricks, is already implemented and integral to existing cloud data solutions, supporting data engineering, reporting, and analytics. The direct award is justified due to the unique compatibility and integration of Azure Databricks with existing systems, avoiding significant re-engineering and operational risks.

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