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Software Reseller

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

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01 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently engaged in a procurement process for a Software Reseller project. This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically involving commercial off-the-shelf software and associated support services, aimed at public sector and third sector bodies in Scotland. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £279.6 million and an active duration of 1650 days, having been signed on 21 March 2022. An important recent amendment has extended the framework due to the need for additional time to complete the re-procurement strategy, resulting in a new framework end date of 31 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing commercial off-the-shelf software, support, and related value-added services. Companies that focus on IT services, software development, or those with the capability to deliver comprehensive package solutions would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is structured to ensure a continuous supply of services without interruption, making it vital for potential suppliers to act swiftly and remain engaged as re-procurement timelines are expected to be announced imminently.

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Notice Title

Software Reseller

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Software Reseller 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. This Modification Notice is for the extension of the Software Reseller framework for a period of 7 months using Regulation 72(1)(c).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688987
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£279,600,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
loraine.hartley@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756366

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

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