Planning

Software Value Added Reseller

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

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Planning

07 Jun 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Software Value Added Reseller is led by NHS National Services Scotland and aims to establish a collaborative framework for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and associated services. This initiative, with an estimated value ranging from GBP 60 million to GBP 160 million, is currently in the planning stage and is intended for the whole public sector in Scotland. Interested suppliers are invited to submit a questionnaire by 28th June 2017, while the future notice date is set for 3rd July 2017. The procurement will encompass the provision of essential support services alongside software purchases, contributing notably to the public health sector in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations that specialise in supplying software solutions and related support services. Companies with experience in help-desk operations, software license management, and implementation support will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can navigate the varied purchasing processes of public sector organisations in Scotland will find themselves at a competitive advantage. By joining this collaborative framework, successful bidders will not only fulfil a critical role in the public sector but also potentially secure long-term contracts across multiple organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Value Added Reseller

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland and Scottish Government procurement are seeking to establish a single supplier collaborative framework for commercial off the shelf (COTS) Software and supporting services. This collaborative framework will be open to all parts of the public sector in Scotland and will have an estimated value of between GBP 60M and GBP 160M. The Value Added Reseller will be required to undertake a range of tasks in addition to the purchase of software such as running a help desk, maintaining software licence records and providing support and implementation services which will be key value add services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS NSS and Scottish Government Procurement are running a procurement on behalf of all Public Sector Organisations to appoint a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Off The Shelf Software. Scottish Public Sector Organisations can join this arrangement at their choice. In addition the VAR will provide a range of services including provision of a helpdesk for the ordering of software and services associated with the deployment and support of this software. Other services will include maintaining records of purchases and licence holdings for each Public sector Organisation, the aggregation of demand across Public Sector Organisations and the notification of changes to vendor software licencing terms. The Contractor shall be expected to be able to work with individual organisations varied purchasing processes and may be required to maintain a presence in a number of electronic purchasing systems. Please see The Scottish Government Digital Strategy. https://beta.gov.scot/publications/realising-scotlands-full-potential-digital-world-digital-strategy-scotland/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000492918
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285684
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Iain Main - NDC Category Manager
Contact Email
iain.main@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794586

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN285684&idx=1
    9th June 2017 - Please complete and return ths questionnaire to mark.salveta@nhs.net by the 28th June 2017
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285684
    Software Value Added Reseller - NHS National Services Scotland and Scottish Government procurement are seeking to establish a single supplier collaborative framework for commercial off the shelf (COTS) Software and supporting services. This collaborative framework will be open to all parts of the public sector in Scotland and will have an estimated value of between GBP 60M and GBP 160M. The Value Added Reseller will be required to undertake a range of tasks in addition to the purchase of software such as running a help desk, maintaining software licence records and providing support and implementation services which will be key value add services.

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