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title: "NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f361"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-11-04"
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# NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f361

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## Summary

The contracting process concerns the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), who has awarded a contract titled "NSSCOVID-19 - 318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery." This project falls under the IT services category and is located in Scotland. The procurement was initiated through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to extreme urgency stemming from unexpected demands caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, was signed on 17 May 2021, and the entire process is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, and support in the health sector. Suppliers equipped to deliver scalable and innovative solutions that can adapt to evolving government policies related to Covid-19 certification will be well-positioned to compete. With an emphasis on quality and compliance with public regulations, businesses that can demonstrate proven experience in similar environments will find this sector ripe for growth, especially as it continues to evolve in response to current public health needs.

## Notice

A modification to the contract for Covid Certification Service, also known as the Covid Status App, to extend the use of this solution beyond travel into domestic certification. This is a modification to the original contract and requires to be procured from the awarded contractor. Additional work under this contract was envisaged and included in the original award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification is to meet the increased scope as Government policy is now for the use of this solution beyond travel into domestic certification. This is required to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) 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/027635-2021 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 | NETCOMPANY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027635-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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