---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -172 Trace, Test, Isolate and Support Extension 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02883b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02883b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-01-07"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -172 Trace, Test, Isolate and Support Extension 2

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02883b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NSSCOVID-19 -172 Trace, Test, Isolate and Support Extension 2" is conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland. This contract falls within the services industry, specifically seeking technical support services to assist in meeting the heightened demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract is currently in the Award stage and was signed on 5th October 2020, with the decision to proceed with a direct award based on extreme urgency as outlined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can provide technical support services, especially those with experience in health and social care initiatives. Companies capable of delivering reliable, high-quality support in urgent circumstances would be well-suited to compete, as the focus is on addressing the pressing needs brought about by the pandemic. With a substantial contract value of £1,205,220, firms in the consultancy and support sectors keen to expand their portfolio in public health projects should consider engaging with NHS Scotland for potential collaborations.

## Notice

Additional requirement for programme support services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

### Procurement Information

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000245-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,205,220 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000245-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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