---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672620"
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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: "2021-11-04"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672620

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification" pertains to the health industry and focuses on identity verification services for the Covid Certification Service. This process was conducted under the open procurement method, with the contract awarded on 20th July 2021. The contract is valued at £3,317,360 and is designed to support NHS Scotland in meeting urgent demands during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in identity verification solutions, particularly those capable of delivering services rapidly and effectively in response to public health needs. Companies with expertise in technology and security services will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, particularly given the urgency associated with the Covid-19 circumstances. As NSS continues to seek innovative solutions, engagement in future tenders could foster business growth and expansion in the health sector.

## Notice

Identity verification services for the Covid Certification Service, also know as the Covid Status App.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a directly awarded contract between the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic. This award has been approved for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority in line with Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: Option of one year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432062 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 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 | £3,317,360 |

## 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 | JUMIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432062

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432062
  NSSCOVID-19 - 337 Identity Verification - Identity verification services for the Covid Certification Service, also know as the Covid Status App.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672620
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court

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