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Software Reseller

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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20 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is seeking a Software Reseller under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is awarded to Softcat for the extension of the Software Reseller framework for up to 3 months, providing Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to commercial off the shelf software, support, and value-added services. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £29,500,000 signed on 20th January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those dealing with software reselling and IT support services, to compete for contracts within the Scottish public sector and third sector bodies. Companies with experience in providing commercial off the shelf software and value-added services may find this tender well-suited for business growth, as it involves a substantial contract value and a framework agreement approach initiated by NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Reseller

Notice Description

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 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 up to 3 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 up to 3 months using regulation 72(1)(c). The new framework end date will be 30 April 2023 (or 31 March 2023 if the new Software Reseller framework is in place by this time). The re-procurement exercise for this framework is currently in it's latter stages, however it is unlikely that the award will be finalised prior to the current framework end date of 31 Jan 2023. A short 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-r6ebe6-0000719867
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469188
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
£29,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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=JAN469188
    Software Reseller - Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 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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