--- title: "NSS Unified Communications PIN" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2021-05-07" --- # NSS Unified Communications PIN Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, who is seeking to enhance its existing Unified Communications (UC) services. The tender, titled "NSS Unified Communications PIN," is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for questionnaire submissions set for 31st May 2021. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the health sector, and aims to establish a cloud-focused platform for efficient multi-channel communication services supporting the health service in Scotland. This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in communication technologies and services, particularly those with experience in cloud solutions or integrated communication systems. Companies that can deliver innovative UC tools and enhance existing communications frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire attached to the notice to express their interest and provide insights on potential offerings for NSS's future procurement needs. ## Notice NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of enhanced UC services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. This a market testing exercise to allow the Authority to consider future options.. A questionnaire has been attached to this notice. Interested suppliers should complete the questionnaire and respond as per instructions in the Questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414002 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 7 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414002 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414002&idx=3 25th May 2021 - answers to clarifications 2105 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414002&idx=1 12th May 2021 - PIN Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414002&idx=2 12th May 2021 - PIN Questionnaire updated with closing date of 31st May - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414002 NSS Unified Communications PIN - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has a need to build on its existing Unified Communications (UC) service currently delivered through multiple disparate channels. The intention is to supplement and enhance NSS's existing investment in UC tools to provide a joined up, cloud focused, platform that allows NSS to develop, and efficiently build, multi-channel communication services to support the Health Service in Scotland. NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of enhanced UC services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238 - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=653238 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000653238.json.