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Police Custody Software and Support Contract

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the "Police Custody Software and Support Contract." This contract, valued at £710,000, focuses on providing hosting and ongoing support for software essential to the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland. The tender was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a minimum duration of two years, with a possibility for termination after a six-month notice period. The delivery will take place at various locations throughout Scotland, with the initiative classified under the health industry category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health technology and software support services. Companies with expertise in software hosting, systems support, and maintenance, especially those familiar with healthcare applications, would be well-positioned to benefit from this arrangement. The continuity of services is critical, given the existing investment and user expertise in the system currently employed by the NHS. As the contracting authority, NSS may conduct future reviews and possibly re-procure these services, making it essential for interested suppliers to stay engaged and informed about potential upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

Police Custody Software and Support Contract

Notice Description

The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software used to support the administration of the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland. This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which current operational processes within the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland rely. As a result there is no financially or administratively reasonable or viable alternative to the current system to meet the needs of the service during the minimum period of the proposed contract. The proposed contract will be for a minimum period of 2 years and termination thereafter by notice of six months.

Procurement Information

The contracting authority holds a perpetual licence to use the relevant software from the incumbent supplier. The incumbent supplier owns the intellectual property rights in the Software and is therefore the only economic operator who can supply the required support services. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which current operational processes within the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland rely. As a result there is no financially or administratively reasonable or viable alternative to the current system to meet the needs of the service during the minimum period of the proposed contract. The proposed contract will be for a minimum period of 2 years and termination thereafter by notice of six months. The contracting authority will during the life of the proposed contract continue to review the requirements of Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland with a view to holding a future re-procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000584303
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354539
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
Large

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
£710,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

ADVANCED HEALTH AND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354539
    Police Custody Software and Support Contract - The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software used to support the administration of the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland. This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Police Custody and Forensic Medical Examiner Service within NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens.

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