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NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery

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

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04 Mar 2022 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has completed a tender titled "NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery". This project falls under the IT services category with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. Located in Scotland, this procurement was conducted using a limited method due to the heightened urgency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and has resulted in a direct award to the supplier Netcompany. The contract, valued at £2,400,000, was signed on 17 May 2021 and is currently active.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, software development, and app support, especially companies capable of adapting quickly to evolving public health needs and government policies. Such businesses can benefit greatly from providing enhanced solutions and support to the health sector, particularly those aiming to meet the critical demands arising from ongoing COVID-19 challenges and the integration of new features like booster vaccinations within certification systems.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery

Notice Description

A modification to the contract for Covid Certification Service, also known as the Covid Status App, to extend the use of this solution for the addition of Boosters to the Domestic certification, inclusion of LFD testing within the app and an increase in support needed over this critical period. The addition of Boosters has been urgently progressed which has also added to the cost pressures on this contract. This is a modification to the original contract and requires to be procured from the awarded contractor. Additional work under this contract was envisaged and included in the original award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification is to meet the increased scope as per changing Government policy. This is required to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(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-031e3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006052-2022
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

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20214 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
Billy Hislop
Contact Email
billy.hislop@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7971460577

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

NETCOMPANY

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