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Patient Advice and Support Service for NHS Scotland

NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT

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17 Aug 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The NSS National Procurement in Edinburgh, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of the Patient Advice and Support Service for NHS Scotland. The tender, titled "Patient Advice and Support Service for NHS Scotland," falls under the Health industry category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication. The contract, with a value of £135,279.00, was signed on 1st August 2022. The tender aimed to modify services to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender for the Patient Advice and Support Service for NHS Scotland, awarded to Citizens Advice Scotland, presents business growth opportunities for SMEs in the service industry. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering healthcare advisory and support services. The procurement process signifies the NSS National Procurement's commitment to enhancing patient rights and healthcare accessibility under evolving circumstances, presenting a strategic avenue for service providers to expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Advice and Support Service for NHS Scotland

Notice Description

The Provision of the Patient Advice and Support Service as described in Section 18 of the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is the provision of the Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) as described in Section 18 of the Patients Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. The PASS is an independent service which provides free, accessible and confidential information, advice and support to patients and members of the public about NHS Scotland healthcare. Where those affected wish to give feedback or comments or raise concerns or complaints about the NHS

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000702805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456600
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,279 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 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
NSS NATIONAL PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Sharon Muir
Contact Email
sharon.muir@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7855137179

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

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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