Award

NSSCOVID-19 -273 ServiceNow Additional Contact Tracing and Vaccinations Licences

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Award

07 Jan 2021 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed the procurement process for "NSSCOVID-19 -273 ServiceNow Additional Contact Tracing and Vaccinations Licences" in the software supply services category. The contract, valued at £455,033, was awarded without a prior call for competition due to the urgent technical requirements arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement took place in Scotland, with the award date set for December 31, 2020, indicating a focus on addressing immediate health services needs during a critical period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software service providers, particularly those with expertise in health sector solutions and emergency response capabilities. Businesses capable of supplying additional licences for systems like ServiceNow, or those with relevant technological innovations to enhance healthcare operations, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This procurement method underscores a preference for rapid execution and efficiency in the health domain, making it essential for potential bidders to demonstrate a strong track record in emergency tech deployments and public health support.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -273 ServiceNow Additional Contact Tracing and Vaccinations Licences

Notice Description

additional licences use (Service Now)

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028860
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000282-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£455,033 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVICENOW

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