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Vodafone Network Services

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

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04 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for Vodafone Network Services. This procurement process pertains to the health industry category and was conducted under an open procedure method. The contract is part of the CCS Framework RM6116 Network Services 3, specifically Lot 1a, which covers inter-site connectivity and data access services. The tender has reached the Award stage, and the contract was signed on 22 January 2025. This project is located in the UK region, with specific reference to Edinburgh and broader UK locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services and telecommunications. The awarded contract to Vodafone Limited, a large-scale supplier, signifies a notable demand for inter-site connectivity and data access services within the health sector. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of providing robust and scalable network solutions, will find such public procurement processes beneficial for expanding their market presence and driving business growth. The open procurement method ensures that the bidding process is transparent and competitive, encouraging a wide array of businesses to participate and showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vodafone Network Services

Notice Description

NSS are seeking to call off from the CCS Framework RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot 1a - Inter site connectivity (wider area network) / Data access services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from the CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789497
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523121
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£713,273 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 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
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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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