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NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services

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

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Award

18 Jan 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focusing on the development and deployment of a federated server for Scotland related to the COVID-19 proximity tracing app. The tender, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services," is categorized under the health services industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The award was officially signed on 28th October 2020 and falls under an open procurement method. The procurement status is complete, having engaged in a direct award process with a single supplier, NEARFORM LIMITED, for a contract valued at £120,000.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software development within the health sector, to expand their capabilities and establish partnerships with public entities. Given the specific nature of the project, companies experienced in interoperability solutions, app development, and technical support services for health-related applications are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This is an ideal time for firms to position themselves as experts in the field, particularly in the context of public sector requirements driven by the ongoing implications of COVID-19.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services

Notice Description

develop and deploy a federated server for Scotland and provide technical support services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award - new work and / or service only - same supplier (regulation 33(8)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404390
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.ssgovernance@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

NEARFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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