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vCreate Software Licences

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

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20 Nov 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the award stage for a contract titled "vCreate Software Licences." This procurement, categorised under the health industry, involves the provision of software for secure clinical video services aimed at remote diagnosis and management. The project is located in Scotland, specifically benefiting NHS Scotland's NICU, PICU, and Neurology departments. The procurement activity, which used a limited method due to a direct call-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework, culminated on 11th November 2024 with contract documentation now available for review.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in healthcare technology and software services. The awarded contract, valued at £127,662 GBP, was secured by Computacenter, indicating a well-suited opportunity for large-scale suppliers with robust capabilities in providing clinical software solutions. Companies in the healthcare IT sector, especially those with innovative technology that can enhance clinical diagnostics and decision-making, would find similar future tenders highly beneficial. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can leverage their expertise to secure contracts that deliver impactful healthcare solutions across a regional health service like NHS Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

vCreate Software Licences

Notice Description

Software which provides a secure clinical video service for remote diagnosis, management and decision-making.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software which provides a secure clinical video service for remote diagnosis, management and decision-making. This involves the diarising of epileptic episodes for use between patients/families and clinicians supporting rapid and precision diagnostics. To be used within NICU, PICU and Neurology departments across NHS Scotland.. Direct call-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework

Procurement Information

Direct call-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework, a compliant framework agreement for commercial off-the-shelf software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783796
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518701
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
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
£127,662 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 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
Sheila Ferguson
Contact Email
sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542

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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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