Planning

NSS Unified Communications PIN

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

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Planning

07 May 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, who is seeking to enhance its existing Unified Communications (UC) services. The tender, titled "NSS Unified Communications PIN," is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for questionnaire submissions set for 31st May 2021. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the health sector, and aims to establish a cloud-focused platform for efficient multi-channel communication services supporting the health service in Scotland.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in communication technologies and services, particularly those with experience in cloud solutions or integrated communication systems. Companies that can deliver innovative UC tools and enhance existing communications frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire attached to the notice to express their interest and provide insights on potential offerings for NSS's future procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS Unified Communications PIN

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of enhanced UC services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. This a market testing exercise to allow the Authority to consider future options.. A questionnaire has been attached to this notice. Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and respond as per instructions in the Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414002
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
George Futcher
Contact Email
george.futcher@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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