---
title: "Vaccination Programme (Google Maps)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031fb8"
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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: "2022-03-09"
---

# Vaccination Programme (Google Maps)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031fb8

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), pertains to a Vaccination Programme that utilises Google Maps APIs to assist citizens in scheduling their vaccination appointments. This tender falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, resulting in a direct award due to technical reasons amidst resource constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The process is now complete, with the contract valued at £180,000 signed on 1st October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in software development, IT consulting, and geographic information systems, to expand their influence in the public health sector. Companies with expertise in developing applications that integrate mapping and scheduling functionalities would be ideally positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the focus on supporting public health initiatives, there is potential for growth in partnerships with public sector organisations, especially within the context of ongoing health crises.

## Notice

Use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS is commissioned by the Scottish Government to deliver the vaccination solution for citizens in Scotland to be able to view, schedule & reschedule appointments. Key to this requirement is the use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic. Specifically, as part of the National Vaccination Scheduling tool where there is an urgent need to calculate the travelling time from a residential postcode to the nearest vaccination clinic. This algorithm is always applied, but acutely relevant when scheduling the elderly or vulnerable/challenged citizens

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006430-2022 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 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 | £180,000 |

## 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 | CLOUD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006430-2022

## 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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