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Volunteer Enhancement Project: Responder App

Scottish Ambulance Service

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) for the acquisition of a Volunteer Enhancement Project: Responder App. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems category within the realm of goods. The tender, identified as SAS/2026/1010, covers the Community First Responder schemes across all of Scotland, with delivery addresses specified for the region of UKM. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 5th March 2026, following a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. The contract is valued at £277,338 GBP over a five-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those adept at integrating mobile applications with existing operational systems. The opportunity is ideal for companies like MIS Emergency Systems, which has been awarded the contract. Such projects offer growth potential for suppliers able to provide robust solutions that enhance volunteer dispatch reliability and security, demonstrating effective tracking and tasking of First Responders. Large-scale businesses with technology integration capabilities might benefit from such procurements, as they align with the ongoing demand for improved emergency response systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Volunteer Enhancement Project: Responder App

Notice Description

Purchase of the MIS integrated Responder APP for the Scottish Ambulance Service's - Community First Responder schemes across Scotland. This VEAT notice is for a 5x year period from 01/04/26 to 31/03/31

Procurement Information

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice. This notice is to indicate that the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) intends to contract with MIS Emergency Systems for the provision of an integrated systems First Responder's APP. The APP being purchased provides direct and improved integration with the Services current operational systems. This improved integration will provide enhanced tasking and tracking of First Responders and the sharing of information on the incident being attended. Implementing this mobile Responder App will mitigate the risk of system failure, and ensure volunteer dispatch remains reliable and secure across all communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06638f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£277,338 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Ambulance Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

MIS Emergency Systems

Further Information

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