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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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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), conducted a procurement process titled "NSSCOVID-19-337 Identity Verification," aimed at securing identity verification services for the Covid Certification Service, also referred to as the Covid Status App. This tender falls under the health services industry category and is based in Scotland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 20th July 2021, with a total value of £4,373,360. It has completed the planned stages, including the successful awarding of a contract to Jumio Corporation.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in identity verification and related services, particularly those with experience in health sector contracts. Given the specific focus on Covid-related services, companies that can offer innovative solutions for identity verification in a public health context will be well-positioned to compete. As this contract supports continuing efforts during the pandemic, firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector health services should consider similar upcoming tenders to enhance their market presence.

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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 an extension to the call-off 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 for the extension 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442531
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
£4,373,360 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Gordon Dickson
Contact Email
gordon.dickson@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

JUMIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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