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Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review," was initiated on 7th April 2022 and is focused on providing a market assessment and technology review to aid in the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN). The procurement method used for this contract is an open procedure, and the contracting authority has awarded the contract to FarrPoint following a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in network services and digital solutions. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive market assessments and technology reviews would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. With a contract value of £65,200 currently active, providers of digital services and network solutions should consider engaging with NSS to explore further business opportunities and leverage their expertise in this area.

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Notice Title

Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review

Notice Description

Market Assessment and a Technology Review to support the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market Assessment and a Technology Review to support the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000647948
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445549
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 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
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

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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