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NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery

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

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04 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery." This contract is categorised under the health services industry and is located in Scotland. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the urgent demands arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. The award for this contract was signed on 17 May 2021, and it has a total value of £1,200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in health service delivery, software development, and Covid-related technologies. Companies capable of delivering design and implementation services for digital health solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Given the increasing scope of the Covid Certification Service, businesses that can offer innovative, efficient, and quality-driven solutions will find valuable opportunities for growth in responding to ongoing public health needs.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery

Notice Description

A modification to the contract for Covid Certification Service, also known as the Covid Status App, to extend the use of this solution beyond travel into domestic certification. This is a modification to the original contract and requires to be procured from the awarded contractor. Additional work under this contract was envisaged and included in the original award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification is to meet the increased scope as Government policy is now for the use of this solution beyond travel into domestic certification. This is required to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(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-r6ebe6-0000672615
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432052
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20214 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

NETCOMPANY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432052
    NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery - A modification to the contract for Covid Certification Service, also known as the Covid Status App, to extend the use of this solution beyond travel into domestic certification. This is a modification to the original contract and requires to be procured from the awarded contractor. Additional work under this contract was envisaged and included in the original award.

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