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Vehicle Telematics & Related Services Framework

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

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Award

08 Oct 2024 at 08:57

Tender

22 Dec 2023 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), recently awarded a contract for the Vehicle Telematics & Related Services Framework. The procurement process, classified under the IT services category, was conducted using an open procedure and resulted in a framework agreement with EDC Systems Ltd t/a Questar. The awarded contract has a value of £2,200,000 GBP and was signed on 5th September 2024. The services will be delivered primarily in Scotland, focusing on vehicle telematics solutions for commercial and pool vehicles within the NHSS Fleet. The contract includes quality and price as evaluation criteria, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, software development, and vehicle telematics systems. Companies possessing robust expertise in software package solutions, data capturing technology, and telematics systems would find this contract conducive to growth. SMEs, in particular, may benefit from engaging with this framework due to the industry's demand for innovative solutions in vehicle management. The framework also underscores NSS's commitment to community benefits and fair work practices, making it ideal for businesses that prioritise social responsibility in their service delivery.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Telematics & Related Services Framework

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland has procured a national framework for vehicle telematics and its related services. It takes the form of a single supplier framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland has procured a national framework agreement for vehicle telematics and related services. NSS is awarding a framework agreement to a single supplier for the supply of an electronic data capturing solution for commercial and pool vehicles within the NHSS Fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04296c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032173-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 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
George Futcher
Contact Email
george.futcher@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7798870171

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

EDC SYSTEMS LTD T/A QUESTAR

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