Award

Software Reseller

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

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31 Jan 2023 at 12:54

Award

20 Jan 2023 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract titled "Software Reseller" to Softcat in the services category. The procurement process involved an extension of the software reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months, benefiting Scottish public sector and third sector bodies. The award, valued at £29.5 million, was signed on 20th January 2023 with a duration of 1740 days. The contract involves providing commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support, and value-added services, primarily based in Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to explore a potential framework agreement with NHS National Services Scotland. Being a limited procurement method without prior publication, this process suits suppliers experienced in providing tailored services efficiently. Businesses looking to engage with Scottish public sector organizations for software solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and collaborate with a significant healthcare entity in the region.

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Notice Title

Software Reseller

Notice Description

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section IV.1.1 of this notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section VII.2 of this Notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

Procurement Information

Extension of NHS Scotland's Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months using regulation 72(1)(c). The new framework end date will be 30 April 2023 (or 31 March 2023 if the new Software Reseller framework is in place by this time). The re-procurement exercise for this framework is currently in it's latter stages, however it is unlikely that the award will be finalised prior to the current framework end date of 31 Jan 2023. A short framework extension is required to ensure there is no gap in framework coverage while the re-procurement process is ongoing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002921-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£352,148,861 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

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

SOFTCAT

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