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Clinical Communications Gateway Support and upgrade services - National Services Scotland

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S

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03 Mar 2021 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Business Services Organisation I T S as the buying organisation, seeking support and upgrade services for the Clinical Communications Gateway (CCG) system, which plays a critical role in the NHS across Scotland. This tender, classified under IT services, is situated in Edinburgh (UK) and follows a limited procurement method, which necessitated negotiated procedures without the publication of a contract notice. The contract has been awarded to NHS National Services Scotland, with a total value of £220,000, and was signed on 3rd March 2021. The processing of bids is complete, with CCG being integral to enhanced patient referral procedures in the health service.

This opportunity has the potential to significantly benefit businesses specialised in IT services, software development, and consulting within the healthcare sector. Firms that are adept at providing technological support, systems integration, or have experience working with public health organisations will find this tender particularly relevant. The successful continuation and enhancement of the CCG system underscores the demand for businesses that can innovate and support healthcare delivery through effective IT solutions, thus paving the way for business growth within this vital industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Communications Gateway Support and upgrade services - National Services Scotland

Notice Description

The CCG system was designed and developed by the NHS in Scotland - National Services Scotland (NSS). Ownership and technical knowledge of the system rests only with NSS. The software is also used in Scotland and Wales and NSS undertake all services to ensure commonality across the user base.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Clinical Communications Gateway (CCG) was developed and is supported by National Services Scotland - a Pubic Body providing services to the NHS in Scotland. NSS have provided the system to the HSC and is used to send and track electronic referrals between GPs and secondary and community care services. NSS provide application system support and upgrade services to the HSC. CCG has brought significant benefits to the referral process in recent years. It helps ensure the secure and timely delivery of accurate patient referral details so improving the service to patients. The HSCB has mandated the use of CCG for all referrals from GPs to consultant led services. A failure to continue with the system would have a very significant impact on patients, GPs and staff in secondary and community care settings.

Procurement Information

The Clinical Communications Gateway (CCG) was developed and is supported by National Services Scotland - a Pubic Body providing services to the NHS in Scotland. NSS have provided the system to the HSC and is used to send and track electronic referrals between GPs and secondary and community care services. NSS provide application system support and upgrade services to the HSC. CCG has brought significant benefits to the referral process in recent years. It helps ensure the secure and timely delivery of accurate patient referral details so improving the service to patients. The HSCB has mandated the use of CCG for all referrals from GPs to consultant led services. A failure to continue with the system would have a very significant impact on patients, GPs and staff in secondary and community care settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029806
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004262-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION I T S
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4JE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

Further Information

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