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title: "NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685711"
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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: "2022-03-04"
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# NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685711

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract modification awarded by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) for the "NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery." The procurement falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The current stage is complete, having been awarded on 17th May 2021, with a contract value of £2,400,000. This modification aimed to extend the Covid Certification Service to include additional support as required during the ongoing pandemic, specifically enhancing the app to include Boosters and LFD testing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in health technology services and digital solutions. Companies that can provide innovative IT systems and support for public health initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The limited procurement method indicates a direct award to a supplier, which means potential competitors must demonstrate their capabilities in rapidly meeting the evolving demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector, especially in times of emergency.

## Notice

A modification to the contract for Covid Certification Service, also known as the Covid Status App, to extend the use of this solution for the addition of Boosters to the Domestic certification, inclusion of LFD testing within the app and an increase in support needed over this critical period. The addition of Boosters has been urgently progressed which has also added to the cost pressures on this contract. This is a modification to the original contract and requires to be procured from the awarded contractor. Additional work under this contract was envisaged and included in the original award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification is to meet the increased scope as per changing Government policy. This is required to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

### Procurement Information

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442537 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 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 | £2,400,000 |

## 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 | NETCOMPANY |

## 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 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442537

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442537
  NSSCOVID-19-318 Covid Certification Service - Journey Design and Delivery - A modification to the contract for Covid Certification Service, also known as the Covid Status App, to extend the use of this solution for the addition of Boosters to the Domestic certification, inclusion of LFD testing within the app and an increase in support needed over this critical period. The addition of Boosters has been urgently progressed which has also added to the cost pressures on this contract. This is a modification to the original contract and requires to be procured from the awarded contractor. Additional work under this contract was envisaged and included in the original award.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685711

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