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Vaccination Programme (Google Maps)

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

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09 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has completed a direct award for a Vaccination Programme utilising Google Maps APIs to facilitate scheduling for clinics across Scotland. This tender falls within the health services industry and was initiated as part of NHS operations adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was signed on 1st October 2021 and is valued at £180,000. The process was managed under a limited procurement method due to technical reasons that restricted competition, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, especially those with expertise in mapping and scheduling software. Given that Cloud Technology Solutions was the sole supplier awarded, this indicates potential for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality technological services. Companies focusing on health-related digital solutions may find similar contracts appealing, particularly in the context of supporting public health initiatives through technology-driven approaches.

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Notice Title

Vaccination Programme (Google Maps)

Notice Description

Use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS is commissioned by the Scottish Government to deliver the vaccination solution for citizens in Scotland to be able to view, schedule & reschedule appointments. Key to this requirement is the use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic. Specifically, as part of the National Vaccination Scheduling tool where there is an urgent need to calculate the travelling time from a residential postcode to the nearest vaccination clinic. This algorithm is always applied, but acutely relevant when scheduling the elderly or vulnerable/challenged citizens

Procurement Information

This is a direct award to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685777
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442963
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
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 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
Marta Siwek
Contact Email
marta.siwek@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

CLOUD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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