Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Consultancy Services to Horse Racing Ireland

Tender description

Horse Racing Ireland is a commercial semi-state body, established by the Irish Government under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. Horse Racing Ireland’s responsibilities include the administration, development and promotion of horse racing and breeding. Horse Racing Ireland’s subsidiaries include Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM), Tote Ireland Ltd and HRI Racecourse Division. Further information regarding Horse Racing Ireland’s activities is available online at www.goracing.ie info.hri-racing.ie The Contracting Authority is employing the open procedure to award this framework agreement. In accordance with the provisions governing the conduct of the open procedure, any interested economic operator may tender for appointment as the successful framework member. The current core Alpha Racing Information system is based on a 30 year old design and technology which introduces a number of constraints regarding on- going development and maintenance of the system. A key strategic objective of HRI is to replace the Alpha Racing System using a new technology framework that enables development of a system which is web enabled, more easily maintained and expedites on-going development to meet the future needs of the Racing Industry. This major development project commenced in 2013 and it is anticipated that it will be completed by 2018. HRI are now seeking the provision of IT consultancy services to perform in an advisory capacity to the IT program of work which includes the replacement of the Legacy Core Horse Racing information system.