Award

NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences

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

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Award

16 May 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 completed the procurement process for the "NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences". This contract relates to the provision of software licences for Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units across NHS Scotland, facilitated through the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework. The procurement fell under the services category with an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £71,890, was signed on 15th May 2025 with Computacenter, based in Edinburgh. This process was covered under the GPA and involved delivery across Scotland.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in healthcare software solutions. Large enterprises, like Computacenter, that have a capability in delivering software services can leverage frameworks like the SVARS for strategic contract wins in the public healthcare sector. Given the specialised nature of this contract, businesses with expertise in intensive care unit technologies would be ideal competitors for similar future opportunities. The use of an open procurement method underscores the inclusive nature of such tender processes, expanding potential for business engagement in government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences

Notice Description

This award relates to the purchase of vCreate Licences for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) across NHS Scotland. The services are being called-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award relates to the purchase of vCreate Licences for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) across NHS Scotland. The services are being called-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799045
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530465
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
£71,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 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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