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NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification

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

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04 Nov 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification" pertains to the health industry and focuses on identity verification services for the Covid Certification Service. This process was conducted under the open procurement method, with the contract awarded on 20th July 2021. The contract is valued at £3,317,360 and is designed to support NHS Scotland in meeting urgent demands during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in identity verification solutions, particularly those capable of delivering services rapidly and effectively in response to public health needs. Companies with expertise in technology and security services will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly given the urgency associated with the Covid-19 circumstances. As NSS continues to seek innovative solutions, engagement in future tenders could foster business growth and expansion in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification

Notice Description

Identity verification services for the Covid Certification Service, also know as the Covid Status App.

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 for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Option of one year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432062
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
£3,317,360 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

JUMIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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