---
title: "Software Reseller"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039978"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039978.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-01-31"
---

# Software Reseller

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039978

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract titled "Software Reseller" to Softcat in the services category. The procurement process involved an extension of the software reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months, benefiting Scottish public sector and third sector bodies. The award, valued at £29.5 million, was signed on 20th January 2023 with a duration of 1740 days. The contract involves providing commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support, and value-added services, primarily based in Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to explore a potential framework agreement with NHS National Services Scotland. Being a limited procurement method without prior publication, this process suits suppliers experienced in providing tailored services efficiently. Businesses looking to engage with Scottish public sector organizations for software solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and collaborate with a significant healthcare entity in the region.

## Notice

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section IV.1.1 of this notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months using Regulation 72(1)(c). See section VII.2 of this Notice for further detail regarding the extension. The framework provides Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with access to a commercial arrangement for the purchase of commercial off the shelf (COTS) software, support and value added services.

### Procurement Information

Extension of NHS Scotland's Software Reseller framework for a period of up to 3 months using regulation 72(1)(c). The new framework end date will be 30 April 2023 (or 31 March 2023 if the new Software Reseller framework is in place by this time). The re-procurement exercise for this framework is currently in it's latter stages, however it is unlikely that the award will be finalised prior to the current framework end date of 31 Jan 2023. A short framework extension is required to ensure there is no gap in framework coverage while the re-procurement process is ongoing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002921-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £352,148,861 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 12:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002921-2023
- 20 Jan 2023 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001911-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720909
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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