---
title: "Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647948"
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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: "2022-04-07"
---

# Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647948

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender, titled "Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review," was initiated on 7th April 2022 and is focused on providing a market assessment and technology review to aid in the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN). The procurement method used for this contract is an open procedure, and the contracting authority has awarded the contract to FarrPoint following a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in network services and digital solutions. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive market assessments and technology reviews would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. With a contract value of £65,200 currently active, providers of digital services and network solutions should consider engaging with NSS to explore further business opportunities and leverage their expertise in this area.

## Notice

Market Assessment and a Technology Review to support the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Market Assessment and a Technology Review to support the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445549 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 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 | £65,200 |

## 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 | FARRPOINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445549

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445549
  Future of SWAN market assessment and technology review - Market Assessment and a Technology Review to support the re-procurement of the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647948

## Provenance

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