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NP504221 - professional services

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

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09 Mar 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), which sought professional services through tender ID NP504221. This procurement, classified under the health industry and labelled as goods, was focused on subscription-based research services aimed at supporting NHS Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, awarded to Gartner, was valued at £560,000 and signed on 1st July 2021. The completion status indicates that the process has moved beyond the tender stage, with relevant details published on the Scottish Government's procurement platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large businesses, especially those specialising in research services tailored to the health sector. Companies with capabilities in subscription-based modelling, analytical research, or data services would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts, especially within public health procurement. The health services landscape, heavily involved due to ongoing pandemic responses, continues to offer avenues for growth, making it crucial for suppliers in this field to remain engaged and responsive to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP504221 - professional services

Notice Description

Subscription based Research Services for NSS, NHS and SG

Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract has been let by the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685865
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442935
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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