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title: "NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641363"
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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: "2021-01-18"
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# NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641363

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focusing on the development and deployment of a federated server for Scotland related to the COVID-19 proximity tracing app. The tender, titled "NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services," is categorized under the health services industry and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The award was officially signed on 28th October 2020 and falls under an open procurement method. The procurement status is complete, having engaged in a direct award process with a single supplier, NEARFORM LIMITED, for a contract valued at £120,000.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and software development within the health sector, to expand their capabilities and establish partnerships with public entities. Given the specific nature of the project, companies experienced in interoperability solutions, app development, and technical support services for health-related applications are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. This is an ideal time for firms to position themselves as experts in the field, particularly in the context of public sector requirements driven by the ongoing implications of COVID-19.

## Notice

develop and deploy a federated server for Scotland and provide technical support services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award - new work and / or service only - same supplier (regulation 33(8)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404390 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | £120,000 |

## 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 | NEARFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404390

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404390
  NSSCOVID-19 -275 Federated Server - UK Interoperability Solution for the COVID-19 Proximity Tracing App and Technical Support Services - develop and deploy a federated server for Scotland and provide technical support services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641363

## Provenance

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