Award

NSSCOVID-19 -255 Vaccination Platform

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

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Award

18 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 -255 Vaccination Platform" initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This procurement falls under the health services category and was completed on 18 January 2021. The contract was awarded using a limited procurement method, directly aimed at addressing urgent demands within the Scottish Health and Social Care sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The awarding body confirmed the contract valued at £783,182 was signed on 16 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare technology and digital solutions, particularly those able to develop and manage vaccination scheduling platforms. Companies engaged in software development, health informatics, and services that enhance public health response systems would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities stemming from the efforts to improve healthcare delivery in Scotland. Given the nature of the procurement, firms with capabilities to swiftly adapt to public health needs and demonstrate quality in service provision will likely have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -255 Vaccination Platform

Notice Description

vaccination solution for citizens in Scotland to be able to view appointments, schedule & reschedule appointments

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 on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) 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-r6ebe6-0000641348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404372
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

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
£783,182 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 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
Stephanie McNiven
Contact Email
stephanie.mcniven2@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

SERVICENOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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