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Software Reseller

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

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07 Mar 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is undertaking a procurement process for a Software Reseller framework extension valued at £35.6 million. This initiative is categorised under the health industry and takes place in Scotland. The procurement method is classified as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the extension is for a period of seven months, concluding on 31 January 2023. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 28 February 2022. Key contact for this process is Billy Hislop, available at billy.hislop@nhs.scot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, as the framework facilitates access to vital software solutions and related services for public sector organisations in Scotland. Companies with experience in providing software resale services or value-added benefits could significantly benefit from competing in this process. With the impending re-procurement exercise, there will likely be additional opportunities for new suppliers to enter the market, ensuring continuity in service delivery for Scottish public and third sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Reseller

Notice Description

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of 7 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section IV.1.1 of this notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of 7 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section IV.1.1 of this notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

Procurement Information

Extension of NHS Scotland's Software Reseller framework for a period of 7 months using regulation 72(1)(c). The new framework end date will be 31 Jan 2023. The re-procurement exercise for this framework is currently underway, with the Contract Notice due to be published imminently. Further time than originally anticipated is required to complete the procurement strategy, therefore procurement timelines have been extended. Full detail of re-procurement timelines will be contained within the upcoming Contract Notice. A seven-month framework extension is required to ensure there is no gap in framework coverage while the re-procurement process is ongoing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£35,600,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 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
Billy Hislop
Contact Email
billy.hislop@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7971460577

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442687
    Software Reseller - Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of 7 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section IV.1.1 of this notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

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