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vCreate Software Licences - Neurology

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focused on acquiring vCreate software licences for neurology departments across NHS Scotland. This contract falls under the health industry category and is situated in Scotland, specifically covering regions indicated by UKM classification. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Computacenter on 18th September 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited method, involving a call-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework, highlighting an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value is £128,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health technology services, particularly those with capabilities in providing secure clinical video solutions for medical departments. While already awarded to a large enterprise, the procurement highlights the potential for businesses adept in collaborating with public sector frameworks and those capable of offering tailored software solutions for healthcare. Firms with experience in public health service integration and those seeking to establish a presence within NHS supply chains may find similar upcoming opportunities beneficial for expansion and strategic partnership development.

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Notice Title

vCreate Software Licences - Neurology

Notice Description

Procurement of vCreate software licences for neurology departments within NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of vCreate software licences for neurology departments within NHS Scotland. The software provides a secure clinical video service for remote diagnosis, management and decision-making. This procurement is a call-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework (SP-21-034).

Procurement Information

This procurement is a call-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework (SP-21-034).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810662
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539537
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
£128,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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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