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C001581 NHS Scotland Photo Library

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Education for Scotland is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "C001581 NHS Scotland Photo Library." This initiative falls within the health services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and this tender is currently at the award stage. The successful contract has a value of £87,500 and was signed on 10 January 2018, with the associated services taking effect from 15 January 2018 and lasting until 15 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the photography, digital asset management, and web development sectors. Given the need for an evolving photo library service that accommodates various user functionalities, companies specialising in software solutions or those with experience in public sector contracts could particularly benefit. Furthermore, businesses that can provide innovative approaches to managing and curating digital image resources may find this procurement particularly relevant to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

C001581 NHS Scotland Photo Library

Notice Description

The NHSScotland Photo Library is a web-based, searchable resource for photographic images and associated information which is provided to NHS and Scottish Government staff free of charge and without limitations on downloads. The library is an efficient alternative to using commercial image banks, saving the public sector costs associated with the purchase of imagery on commercial terms. This invitation to tender reflects a requirement for the future provision of a photo library resource currently provided for NHSScotland (www.nhsscotlandphotolibrary.org). The Photo Library currently houses approximately 8000 images and has 5000 registered users. 500 additional images are added per quarter and searches vary between 6000 and 12,000 per month with an average of 5500 downloads. The NHSScotland Photo Library is governed by a steering group made up of representatives from NHS Boards and Scottish Government, this group makes decisions relating to the resource.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHSScotland Photo Library is a web-based, searchable resource for photographic images and associated information which is provided to NHS and Scottish Government staff free of charge and without limitations on downloads. The library is an efficient alternative to using commercial image banks, saving the public sector costs associated with the purchase of imagery on commercial terms. This invitation to tender reflects a requirement for the future provision of a photo library resource currently provided for NHSScotland (www.nhsscotlandphotolibrary.org). The Photo Library currently houses approximately 8000 images and has 5000 registered users. 500 additional images are added per quarter and searches vary between 6000 and 12,000 per month with an average of 5500 downloads. The NHSScotland Photo Library is governed by a steering group made up of representatives from NHS Boards and Scottish Government, this group makes decisions relating to the resource.

Options: Two separate areas of additional functionality are included below, please price each individually. Provision of a second tier of users within the site: - Managed authenticated guest services for second tier users (approximately up to 1000 users) - this may include a number of identified organisations. - Second tier user accounts facilitiy to view account history, change password etc. - Consent form management identify images available to second tier users through the use of a specific consent form. - Keywording and cataloguing of metadata to specifically identify images available to second tier users in addition to the usual standards. - Image search incorporating functionality to identify and return only the images recorded available to second tier users. - Site access providing access to areas of the site identified by the steering group for second tier users. - Second tier user enquiries maintaining the standards identified for other users of the site. Provision of new download size options for social media: - Formatting of current back catalogue of 8000 images resizing of images for use on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. - Image resizing for new stock to reflect extra image resizing for new images added to the library in future (up to 2000 images per year).

Renewal: this tender aims to maximise flexibility in service delivery. NES asks suppliers to put forward fixed term proposals for five year contracts, with breakpoints at the end of each year where NES can review service usage, user needs and feedback, and any changes in supplier offerings. NES reserve the right to terminate the contract at each breakpoint.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516821
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79961000 - Photographic services

79962000 - Photograph processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 15 Feb 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden, Tenders
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nes.scot.nhs.uk, tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299466
    C001581 NHS Scotland Photo Library - The NHSScotland Photo Library is a web-based, searchable resource for photographic images and associated information which is provided to NHS and Scottish Government staff free of charge and without limitations on downloads. The library is an efficient alternative to using commercial image banks, saving the public sector costs associated with the purchase of imagery on commercial terms. This invitation to tender reflects a requirement for the future provision of a photo library resource currently provided for NHSScotland (www.nhsscotlandphotolibrary.org). The Photo Library currently houses approximately 8000 images and has 5000 registered users. 500 additional images are added per quarter and searches vary between 6000 and 12,000 per month with an average of 5500 downloads. The NHSScotland Photo Library is governed by a steering group made up of representatives from NHS Boards and Scottish Government, this group makes decisions relating to the resource.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308840
    C001581 NHS Scotland Photo Library - The NHSScotland Photo Library is a web-based, searchable resource for photographic images and associated information which is provided to NHS and Scottish Government staff free of charge and without limitations on downloads. The library is an efficient alternative to using commercial image banks, saving the public sector costs associated with the purchase of imagery on commercial terms. This invitation to tender reflects a requirement for the future provision of a photo library resource currently provided for NHSScotland (www.nhsscotlandphotolibrary.org). The Photo Library currently houses approximately 8000 images and has 5000 registered users. 500 additional images are added per quarter and searches vary between 6000 and 12,000 per month with an average of 5500 downloads. The NHSScotland Photo Library is governed by a steering group made up of representatives from NHS Boards and Scottish Government, this group makes decisions relating to the resource.

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