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Covid-19 Surveillance: Data & Intelligence Consultancy for External Planning Support

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), is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Covid-19 Surveillance: Data & Intelligence Consultancy for External Planning Support." This procurement falls within the health sector and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the awarded contract valued at £360,000. The tender process commenced with the publication of the notice on 28 May 2020, and the bid submission deadline was set for 1 June 2020, leading to the final award date of 12 June 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those offering data and intelligence solutions within the health sector. Companies with expertise in community surveillance systems, programme implementation, and capability assessments are well-positioned to compete. The urgency of the requirement indicates a need for rapid responses, allowing agile firms to leverage their skills effectively, thereby fostering business growth in a critical area of public health.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Surveillance: Data & Intelligence Consultancy for External Planning Support

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation who will provide an initial 8 weeks service, with an option for up to two further four week extensions, supporting the Scottish Government and partners team(s) assigned with the planning and delivery of a responsive system of community surveillance of Covid-19 direct and indirect impacts. Specifically, we require the provision of an initial portfolio management service to lead on the development of a target operating model for Data & Intelligence Network, a detailed programme implementation plan and an assessment of skills, capacity and gaps across the partner organisations. This is an urgent requirement hence the response to submit a bid is very short. Apologies in advance for this.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation who will provide an initial 8 weeks service, with an option for up to two further four week extensions, supporting the Scottish Government and partners team(s) assigned with the planning and delivery of a responsive system of community surveillance of Covid-19 direct and indirect impacts.. This is an urgent requirement hence the response to submit a bid is very short. Apologies in advance for this. Additional optional extensions utilised due to urgent Covid requirement.

Renewal: Two additional short extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622141
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443015
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20205 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
Gordon Dickson
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@nhs.scot, jim.binnie@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387233
    Covid-19 Surveillance: Data & Intelligence Consultancy for External Planning Support - This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation who will provide an initial 8 weeks service, with an option for up to two further four week extensions, supporting the Scottish Government and partners team(s) assigned with the planning and delivery of a responsive system of community surveillance of Covid-19 direct and indirect impacts. Specifically, we require the provision of an initial portfolio management service to lead on the development of a target operating model for Data & Intelligence Network, a detailed programme implementation plan and an assessment of skills, capacity and gaps across the partner organisations. This is an urgent requirement hence the response to submit a bid is very short. Apologies in advance for this.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443015
    Covid-19 Surveillance: Data & Intelligence Consultancy for External Planning Support - This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation who will provide an initial 8 weeks service, with an option for up to two further four week extensions, supporting the Scottish Government and partners team(s) assigned with the planning and delivery of a responsive system of community surveillance of Covid-19 direct and indirect impacts. Specifically, we require the provision of an initial portfolio management service to lead on the development of a target operating model for Data & Intelligence Network, a detailed programme implementation plan and an assessment of skills, capacity and gaps across the partner organisations. This is an urgent requirement hence the response to submit a bid is very short. Apologies in advance for this.

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