---
title: "NSSCOVID-19-271 IT Consultancy for DaS Cloud Team"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640659"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-01-15"
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# NSSCOVID-19-271 IT Consultancy for DaS Cloud Team

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640659

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## Summary

The procurement process related to the title "NSSCOVID-19-271 IT Consultancy for DaS Cloud Team" was conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This contract, classified under the health industry category, took place in Edinburgh, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The process is now complete, with the contract awarded on 14th September 2020, for a total value of £78,750. The consultant will focus on implementing the CICO (hospitality check-in/check-out) system, which is a crucial aspect of the Scottish Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT consultancy companies, particularly those experienced in health-related projects and cloud services. With the increasing demand for digital solutions in the public sector, businesses engaged in providing IT consultancy and implementation services could find expansive growth potential through participation in such contracts. Large technology firms, as well as specialised service providers familiar with the healthcare environment, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Consultancy work in relation to the implementation of the CICO ((hospitality check-in/check-out)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Implementation of the CICO (hospitality check-in/check-out) project which forms a critical part of the Scottish Government's Covid-19 response strategy.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404271 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 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 | £78,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | SWORD IT 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

- 15 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404271

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404271
  NSSCOVID-19-271 IT Consultancy for DaS Cloud Team - Consultancy work in relation to the implementation of the CICO ((hospitality check-in/check-out)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640659

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