Award

Annual Support for Oracle servers and storage Reference number: NSS00124

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2024 at 08:45

Award

21 Sep 2023 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking the renewal of annual support for Oracle servers and storage. The contracting process pertains to IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. This procurement, classified under the industry category of services, focuses on the support for Oracle servers which are pivotal to the applications and systems hosted by NSS (including SNBTS) and PHS. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, with Esteem Systems Ltd being the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the requirements. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st October 2024, with a total contract value of £59,021.93.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in server and storage solutions. The contract's direct award to Esteem Systems Ltd, an SME, underscores the potential for growth for similar specialised businesses capable of providing niche technical support services. Businesses well-suited to compete will be those with a strong track record in maintaining and supporting Oracle infrastructure, possessing the technical prowess to ensure the high availability and performance of essential health service applications and systems. This procurement solidifies the critical role these businesses play in bolstering the operational efficiency of public health services.

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Notice Title

Annual Support for Oracle servers and storage Reference number: NSS00124

Notice Description

This is a renewal of annual support for Oracle servers and storage. This covers all of the Oracle servers and storage which support the applications and systems hosted by NSS for both NSS (including SNBTS) and PHS

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a renewal of annual support for Oracle servers and storage. This covers all of the Oracle servers and storage that supports the applications and systems hosted by NSS for both NSS (including SNBTS) and PHS. The support is purchased through Oracle's partner Esteem. There is only one supplier who can provide this hence the direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons

Procurement Information

Direct award, competition is absent for technical reasons. The support is purchased through Oracle's partner Esteem. There is only one supplier who can provide this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035112-2024
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
SME

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
£113,926 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 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
Paul McKinney
Contact Email
paul.mckinney@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000, +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

ESTEEM SYSTEMS

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