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NSSCOVID-19 -104 NHS NSS Triage Centre for Social Care Supplies

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

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20 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -104 NHS NSS Triage Centre for Social Care Supplies". This procurement, classified under the health sector, is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract, which was initiated through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, was signed on 9th September 2020. It addresses urgent demands stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic and aims to maintain supplies of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to the social care sector across Scotland. The award is part of an interim solution ensuring continued service quality and was completed as of the document's publication date on 20th November 2020.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in supply chain management, healthcare services, and PPE provision. Businesses that can swiftly respond to urgent needs and demonstrate the capacity to meet rigorous quality standards will be well-positioned to compete. With the ongoing focus on health and social care due to the pandemic, businesses in related sectors are encouraged to engage with the NHS NSS to explore future procurement opportunities and contribute to the resilience of the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -104 NHS NSS Triage Centre for Social Care Supplies

Notice Description

This contract award for a triage and support service forms part of an interim service solution that maintains the existing high standard of service provided by the Authority giving the social care sector across Scotland access to vital PPE supplies.

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-r6ebe6-0000636708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400276
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

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


CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,901,511 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 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
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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

PURSUIT DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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