CanadaBuys #BCPHSA_19154

Direct Award for Microsoft Azure Databricks Software Tool to Microsoft Canada

This opportunity involves a direct contract award for Microsoft Azure Databricks software to support clinical coding and analytics across several British Columbia health authorities. - Government Buyer: - Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), representing Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, and other BC health authorities - OEMs and Vendors: - Microsoft Canada (sole OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Microsoft Azure Databricks software tool - Used for clinical coding, data engineering, reporting, and analytics - Integrated with Azure services for data governance and advanced analytics - No specific part number or quantity provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct award due to exclusive compatibility with existing Azure Databricks systems - Alternative platforms would require costly re-engineering, migration, and retraining - Operational risks and additional costs make Microsoft the only viable supplier - Contract Value: - Estimated at approximately $4 million - Period of Performance: - Up to five years

Description

The Provincial Health Services Authority 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. The estimated contract value is $4 million. The direct award is justified due to the need for compatibility with existing Azure Databricks systems already implemented, avoiding significant re-engineering and operational risks.

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