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NSSCOVID-19 -211 Proximity Tracing App

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

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29 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, which sought a proximity tracing app and related technical support services to aid Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic. This contract, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -211 Proximity Tracing App", was awarded using a limited procurement method without prior publication, citing extreme urgency under Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 30th July 2020, with a total value of £330,000, utilising a notable industry classification in health services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in health technology and software development, particularly those with expertise in proximity tracing solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative technical support services tailored to public sector needs and those with previous experience in government contracts would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, especially in light of the ongoing demand for effective health-related technologies amidst continuing public health challenges.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -211 Proximity Tracing App

Notice Description

a proximity tracing app for Scotland and technical support services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000631578
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396131
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 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
SSGovernance
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794438

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

NEARFORM

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