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NP04625 Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC)

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

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25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "NP04625 Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC)." This contract falls under the industry category of health services and utilises an open procurement method. The primary service delivery is within Scotland, with NHS NSS acting as the central purchasing body. The contract has moved beyond the tender stage and was awarded on 1 April 2025. The procurement process used an open procedure, fostering a transparent competitive environment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those capable of providing domain-based message authentication solutions. Large enterprises with extensive experience and capacity, like the awarded supplier, Computacenter, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies specialising in software value-added reseller services, especially those willing to establish or strengthen partnerships within Scotland, can leverage this opportunity for business growth. This contract, valued at £72,000, signifies the importance of innovative and secure communication solutions in the healthcare sector, primarily aimed at enhancing organisational efficiency and security infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP04625 Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC)

Notice Description

Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) via Software Value added Reseller with Computacenter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528933
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

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
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months 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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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