§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what information technology consultants his Department has employed and for what purpose and at what total cost for each of the last five years.
§ Sir John WheelerThe information requested is listed.
Year 1989–90—Total cost £1,646,805
Consultant and Purpose
DE Barnard Systems
IT StrategyTo devise a common Information Technology strategy for the Countryside and Wildlife, Historic Monuments and Buildings BranchesCapita
Strategy ConsultancyLocal Area Network at Newforge, Science ServiceTo provide a management accountant, acceptance testing manager and script writer to advise on the Integrated Computer System in Roads ServiceHPSS SuperannuationSoftware Ireland
VALCOM ProjectCompanies RegistryWord Processing SystemsUnix Operating SystemsPA Consultancy
COMTOD ProjectTo develop a telecommunications strategy for the expansion of the Ordnance Survey for NI topographical database system into a multi user Province wide networkOracle
Software DevelopmentTo provide advice and support during design and development of the Works Service MAIS project using the ORACLE relational database and toolset.Maternity SystemButler Cox
Butler Cox FoundationSyntek
Software DevelopmentTransit ConsultancySD Consultancy
Butler Cox FoundationICL
Software DevelopmentVME Series 39Girocheque ReconciliationAIMS Ireland
SSADM ConsultancyIT Strategy Systems and Data Architecture StudyDPP UK Ltd.
Software ConsultancyExamine Data Communications system—Animal HealthP E Computers
CISD Market TestMBP Systems
Software ConsultancyQuadratron
Software DevelopmentCoopers and Lybrand
Strategy ConsultancyNI Emigration DatabaseComputerisation of Social Security BenefitsDepartmental IT Strategy PlanLocal Area Network StudyGeneral Ledger SystemUniplex
Software DevelopmentConsultant employed by Wang (U.K.) Ltd.
714WScoping Study of E Mail System in NIOBelmin
Purchasing SystemBritish Telecom
Telecoms Service ProjectTouche Ross
Review Telecoms Draft StatementFinancial computerisation studyUniversity of Ulster
General Accounting and Financial InformationCCTA
Identify options for linking cattle markets to the Animal Health SystemCAPITA Muir and Addy
Development work on IT StrategyBIS BEECOM (International) Ltd.
To advise on specialised communication aspects of the Integrated Computer Project in Roads ServicePeter Hyde
To advise on the organisation, management and job changes required as a result of the Integrated Computer System in Roads Service.Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Ltd.
Advice on Management Accounting aspects of the Integrated Computer Project in Water ServiceMetron TEC Ltd.
Equipment Performance MonitoringMDISL
Equipment PerformanceBIC Systems
Unix Operating SystemsSCO Ltd.
Unix Operating SystemsEOSYS Ltd.
Local Area Network StudySilicon Bridge
Clinical SoftwareElite Consultancy Services
Project Cost Monitoring SystemCICA Services
Computer Aided Design SystemsCheltonian International
Panorama SystemT Morris and D. Shaw
Job Satisfaction SurveySkytronics
Course Booking SystemYear 1990–91—Total cost £1,287,809
DBI Associates
IS Strategy ReviewReview of Departmental IT StrategyOracle UK Ltd.
Software DevelopmentOracle SoftwareTo assist in the quality assurance of completed software products for the Works Service MAIS systemQuadratron Systems
Software DevelopmentSD Consultancy
Butler Cox FoundationCapita
Land Procurement ProjectManagement/IT, acceptance testing manager and script writers for Roads Service Integrated Computer SystemICL
System UpgradingGiro Reconciliation ProjectTransaction Processing for POP Census 1991PA Consulting
NIGIS ProjectRoads Service Geographical Information SystemHedra Ltd.
Market TestingBSS Ltd.
Software ConsultancyCoopers & Lybrand
715WMarket TestingImplementation of IT Strategy PlanImplementation of Operational Strategy Projects1991 Population CensusFinancial Information SystemsLocal Area Network Cabling in DHSSDIKTAT Systems
Training ConsultancyKainos Software
Software ConsultancySyntek Ltd.
VALCOM ProjectAIMS Ireland
SSADM ConsultancyCompensation Recovery ProjectIT Strategy StudiesLBMS PLC
PROMPT ConsultancyWS Atkins
HRMS ProjectTo provide advice on the technical options available in the event of the Roads Integrated Computer System contractor deciding on terms unacceptable to the DepartmentBelmin
Purchasing SystemPrice Waterhouse
Telecoms ProjectKermon Associates
Telecoms Service StudyOSI Group PLC
Telecoms Service StudyCCTA
Telecoms Project.McDonnell Douglas Information Systems
ROSI-DEC Communication Consultancy and Demonstrations.Dr B Farrington
Provide a detailed assessment of Roads Integrated Computer System contractual dispute and provide advice on a negotiating strategy.BIS Beecom (International) Ltd.
Reassessment of benefits which Integrated Computer System would have provided. Identify and quantify functionality which may have been incorporated in Roads ICS Release 1 additional to contractual requirements.Oracle.Peat Marwick McClintock
Technical advice in connection with Roads Service Integrated Computer System.Dr S Port
Work Design computer study, technical computer configuration for Roads Service.Capita Muir and Addy
Financial Systems Strategy.Tender Evaluation.Capital Charges System.Superannuation Tender Evaluation.Elite Consultancy Services
Project Cost Monitoring System.Capital Planning Resources Allocation System.T Morris and D Shaw
Job Satisfaction Survey.Touche Ross
Integrated Complementing System Project.SCOLL
Computer Security.CRAMM.Systems Source Ltd.
GP Computers—Phase 1 and 2.Logical Choice
Open Systems Picmigration.Software Ireland
Open Systems Integration.Softlab
CRAMM.Year 1991–92—Total cost £1,229,658
ICS Computing
OSS ProjectTo advise on Software problems and system updates for PDP computer system based in Northland HouseInst. Software Engineering
CASE ConsultancyInformation Strategies
OSS ProjectNCC Ltd.
716WOSS ProjectSynaptics
Project ManagementImplementation of X400 ManagingLorien Group
Oracle and SSADMComputer Search and Selection
Programming Language for PROSoftware Ireland
OSS ProjectLucas Management
Artemis VMS ProjectCLASS Ltd.
SSADM ConsultancyBelmin
Purchasing SystemCFM
VLO ContingencyPrice Waterhouse
Telecoms Service StudyKermon Associates
Telecoms Service Study.CCTA
Telecoms ProjectIT Approval ProjectsAdvice on contingency and open systems for the AnimalHealth SystemSystem Consulting StudyReview Information Systems StrategyPortfolio Systems
Advice on use of development language and operating system for the Grants and Subsidies projectUnisys Ltd
Sizing capacity of the Animal Health System for contingency purposesHedley Computer Consultants
To check the Animal Health System to identify potential problem areas before the Spring business peakTouche Ross
Information Systems Strategy Scoping Study in the Education ServiceAMIS ProjectICS Project—Complementing mode extensionsSSO Monitoring Model and Local Office FactorsInformation Systems Strategy StudiesFeasibility Lab Study I and 2Amendment to SSO complementing modelDigital Equipment Co.
Development of IT Contingency Plan Procedures Manual Networking Review of Digital Equipment in DENIMcDonnell Douglas Information Systems
Consultancy on Civil Service Payroll Interface with CARSLogicom
Feasibility Study into Facilities ManagementSoftware SupportSoftware TailoringOracle
Software SupportQuad ratron
Software Installation ReviewsHELM Corporation
Specialist Advice on IT Accountancy System for Ordnance Survey (NI)Replacement of Rate Collection Agency Computer SystemCoopers & Lybrand
To prepare an Information Systems Strategy for Water Service Water Service Geographical Information SystemIT Strategy for Rate Collection Agency—Phases I and II HPSS Hospital In-Patient SystemComputerisation options for Land Registry with particular attention to the NI Geographic Information System.Financial SystemsReview of 1990 Social Security Benefits Computerisation Plan Health and Personal Social ServicesData Management and Project Control Procedures Replacement of Mental Health Records SystemIntegrated Complementing System Project—Central Operations Monitoring ModelPA Consulting Group
717WRoads Service Geographical Information SystemReview of Personnel Arrangements (OCAO)Dr B Farrington
Provide a detailed assessment of Roads Service Integrated Computer Systemcontractual dispute and provide advice and negotiating strategyDBI Associates Ltd.
To prepare an Information Systems Strategy for the Roads Service (including supplementary study into best use of IBM 3090 with Department)Crawford W
To advise on Nature Conservancy Council Recorder SystemCampbell Associates
To record and update open areas within BelfastWater Research Centre
Arddvart System for Water ExecutiveSCOLL
CRAMM Security ReviewSoftlab
CRAMM PAS ReviewInsight
CRAMM PAS ReviewDelta Performance Systems
Comp Based TrainingAims Ireland
Prince Management StandardProject Approval MechanismsMDISL
Capacity PlanningPark Place Training
Prince and PIDErnst and Young
Fin Systems SupportBIC Systems
Oracle for Prescription PricingIntroductory Guides to DHSS NetworkBB
ISG ProjectCapita
Accident and Emergency Radiology SystemsT Morris and D Shaw
Job Satisfaction SurveyICL
Transaction Processing Element on Pop CensusInvestigation of Problems in Data Dictionary for Giro Reconciliation SystemADVEC
Report on UTP Data Cabling in Castle CourtElite Consultancy Services
Revision of Project Cost Monitoring SystemKPMG
Personnel ReviewYear 1992–93—Total cost £1,025,631
CSC Index
Butler Cox FoundationCorporate Information ManagementOSS ProjectSD Consultancy
Butler Cox FoundationKainos Software
OSS ProjectInformation Systems Ltd.
OSS ProjectSecurity and Standards
OSS ProjectCFM Ltd.
Software ConsultancyOracle Programmer for development of Driver and Vehicle TestingAgency Computerised Booking SystemDate Capture for Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency Computerised Booking SystemSystems Development for Driver and Vehicle Testing AgencyDigital Equipment Co.
PRINCE ConsultancyTo undertake project management for Driver and Vehicle Testing AgencyPathworks (LAN) Software implementationOracle (UK) Ltd.
Oracle ConsultancyDatabase Development Support718WConsultancyQuality Assurance of Database Design for Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency.NCC Ltd.
OSS ProjectCCTA
Scoping StudyTelecoms ProjectTo appraise the way forward for the implementation of a computerised accounting system within DANI in the context of NICS policy on convergenceFacilities Management SupportQuality Assurance of IS StrategyCSA SupportBelmin
Purchasing SystemOSI Group plc
Telecoms BillingITAT Associates Ltd.
Datacoms NetworkPurchasing Index (UK) Ltd
Purchasing IndexElite Consultancy
Lotus TrainingRewrite of the PCM SystemUniversity of Ulster
Introduction to Personal ApplicationsStonehenge Consultancy Services Ltd.
Study to advise on strategic, operational and data management issues as part of a Client Database investigationCapita Management Consultants Ltd.
Delivery and Quality Assurance of a Framework Report for Geographical Information SystemAccident and Emergency Radiology SystemsHewlett-Packard Ltd.
Linking of equipment to the Laboratory Information Management System at the Veterinary Sciences DivisionPortfolio Systems
Advice on software development and hardware procurement for the Grants and Subsidies SystemSystar Ltd.
A Capacity Management Study to consider the efficiency of and identify any problem areas in the Animal Health SystemTo assist in completing acceptance tests of a contingency Animal Health System, by a comparative analysis with the existing system of the capacity and performance of both systemsUnisys Ltd.
Load Analysis of the Animal Health SystemTouche Ross and Co.
Information Systems Strategy StudyAmendments to Integrated Complementing System ModelsLaboratories Systems StudyHoskyns
Systems Administration SupportGP FundholdingCoopers and Lybrand
Full Study Report on Computerised Charging Regime for Water PrivatisationDivisionAssistance with preparation of a Technical Specification for the Unix ProcessorBriefing to DCC on the Strategy Structures for RCA and Land RegistryTo prepare an Information Systems Strategy for the Water ServiceStudy of Future Computerised Financial Systems for Water ExecutiveInformation System Strategy for Rate Collection AgencyDevelopment of Programme for Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency Productivity Models and ReportsComputerisation Options for Land RegistryStrategic Planning of Introduction on Non-Operational Strategy Systems on STAPIT Strategy of Child Support AgencyHealth and Personal Social ServicesDBI Associates Ltd.
719WComputerised Routes Procurement System for Roads ServiceTelecoms Strategy Study for Roads ServiceAims Ireland Ltd.
Computerisation of Road Traffic Accident Data for Roads ServiceAssets Management System for DOE (ISU)Wellington Computer Systems
Software Development for Street Lighting Computerised Maintenance/Management SystemLorien Computers Ltd.
Systems Analysis for Feasibility Study for Roads Service Bridges Management SystemICS Computing Ltd.
Interim Review of Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency Booking SystemHELM Corporation
Management Information and Accural Accouting System for Driver and Vehicle Testing AgencySiemens Nixdorf
Technical support for STAP cabling in officesBlackhall Medical Centre
GP FundholdingInsight
IT Security StandardsPark Applications
Fin Supplies ReviewMDISL
Capacity PlanningDatapro
Unix ReportsBB
Post ImplementationBIS
Prince StandardsLan StrategyGoldarrow
MSQL RDBMSIntersystems
MSQL Advanced RDBMCAMS
Clinical Read CodesBusiness Objects
Specialised Technical ConsultancyPACE
Salaries Module for Social Security AgencySYBEX
Design and development of Document Imaging Processing ProjectYear 1993–94—Total cost £952,894
Coopers & Lybrand
Market Testing ProjectDelivery and Quality Assurance of a Feasibility Study for GeographicalInformation SystemRevision to Centres Computerised Monthly Return System for Driver and Vehicle Testing AgencyReview of Centralised Storage of Test Result Data for Driver and Vehicle Testing AgencyIntroduction of Non Operational Strategy Systems on STAPReview of Information Systems for Water ExecutiveImplementation of New Computerised Financial System in Water ExecutiveProcurement of customer billing system for Water and Sewerage ServicesOracle
Oracle ConsultancyConsultancyComputer Associates
Superproject ConsultancySynaptics
Corporate E Mail ProjectBelmin
Purchasing SystemAIMS Ireland Ltd.
Computerisation of Road Traffic Accident Data—Systems Analyst InputCCTA
720WIT Market TestingReview of DANI's IS StrategyIS Strategy DefinitionIT Health CheckEnvironment Service IS Strategy StudyTelecoms ProjectNCC
E Mail ResearchCFM Groups Ltd
Roads Service Computerised Fleet Management System—Interfaces to AccountingProvision of additional Systems Analyst Resource for functional specifications for Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency SystemConsultation on Oracle Financials for the DANI Accounting System.Stonehenge Consultancy Services Ltd.
Advise on a Request for Information to the Trade for potential Data Dictionary suppliers and evaluation of responsesCommunity Training and Research Services (CTRS)
Belfast Action Team Training Needs Analysis Computerised SystemWS Atkins
Water Executive Computerised Asset Management Planning SystemHELM Corporation
Roads Service Computerised Fleet Management System—Implementation IssuesInsight Consultancy
Water Executive Information Systems Security Review.IT SecurityMurtland and Partners
Roads Service Data Communications Design of Cabling InstallationsDBI Associates
Roads Service Data Communications—Quality Assurance of StrategyImplementationIS Strategy for Works ServiceDepartmental Datacoms Strategy ReviewPlanning Service Data Communication StudySyntech
Time Costing Management System for DoE (Information Systems Unit)Kinesis
Evaluating possible development trends in connection with Public Records Office SystemDigital Equipment Co. Ltd.
Project Management for Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyCambridge Consultants
Specialist Advice on Geographical Information System for DoE (ISUMVM Consultants plc
Computerisation of Property Certificates Service—Planning ServiceSpectrum Occam Solutions ORACLE (UK) Ltd.
Replacement computer system in Rate Collection AgencyBusiness Objects
Technical ConsultancyPrice Waterhouse
Full Study Assignment NI Blood TransfusionQMI
Resolution of System PerformanceSequelogic
Oracle ConsultancyHewlett Packard
HPUX Script DevIBM
Shell ProgrammingTouche Ross
Business CaseCommon Services Agency
GPASS V4.2Sequel Technology
Oracle Based SystemsData General
Script Development and Mgt SupportDMW Group Ltd.
Regional Strat ReviewCEM Computers Ltd.
ConsultancyPixel Innovations
VT52 Emulation.Silicon Bridge Research
Report PAS ReplaceUnidirect
721WShellock CompilerEuropean Printing Services
FaxserverAdvec
PC to Lan IntegrationCray ConsultancyLLTA
Project SupportPACE
Amendments to the SSA Salary ModuleSiemens Nixdorf
Prototype systems of Codes Automation, Customer Caller and Appointments SystemsAdvanced Recognition Ltd.
Software Assessment