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NSS Contact Tracing

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, is managing the procurement process for the "NSS Contact Tracing" project. This initiative falls under the health industry category and involves the delivery of onboarding digital events for contact tracing services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1st September 2020. The contract award was signed on 4th September 2020, with a total contract value of £23,750. This process is part of a central purchasing body operation and complies with the relevant procurement regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital event management and health-related services, especially those experienced in large-scale projects. Companies positioned to compete will include not only large technology firms but also consultancies that can deliver efficient and effective onboarding solutions for health services. With the growing emphasis on digital health initiatives, firms that can demonstrate relevant expertise, capacity, and adherence to healthcare regulations will find themselves well-suited for such contracts.

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Notice Title

NSS Contact Tracing

Notice Description

Provide NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) the delivery of on boarding digital events for Contact Tracing (CT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) the delivery of on boarding digital events for Contact Tracing (CT).

Options: Day rate for additional events if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000628756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394127
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 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
Jennifer Cranston
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
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

ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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