Planning

NSS Unified Communications PIN

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

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

07 May 2021 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is planning a procurement process titled "NSS Unified Communications PIN" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for questionnaire submissions set for Monday, 31st May 2021. The services will be delivered in Scotland, and this procurement aims to enhance NSS's existing Unified Communications services through a more integrated and cloud-focused platform.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting and software development for communication tools. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for multi-channel communication services tailored for the health sector in Scotland will be ideally positioned to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to respond to the attached questionnaire as part of this market testing exercise, which will help NSS assess future procurement options.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

NSS Unified Communications PIN

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of enhanced UC services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. This a market testing exercise to allow the Authority to consider future options. Additional information: A questionnaire has been attached to this notice. Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and respond as per instructions in the Questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009938-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae43-2021-05-07T10:54:02+01:00",
    "date": "2021-05-07T10:54:02+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae43",
    "description": "Interested suppliers please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice. Please respond as per instructions in the questionnaire document. Closing date for questionnaire submissions is Monday 31st May 2021. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=653238. (SC Ref:653238)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae43",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "NSS Unified Communications PIN",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of enhanced UC services.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. This a market testing exercise to allow the Authority to consider future options. Additional information: A questionnaire has been attached to this notice. Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and respond as per instructions in the Questionnaire.",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72000000",
                        "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Scotland"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2022-02-01T00:00:00Z",
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-322",
            "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (\"NSS\")",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (\"NSS\")"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "EH12 9EB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "jim.binnie@nhs.scot"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-322",
        "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (\"NSS\")"
    },
    "language": "en"
}