---
title: "Vaccination Programme (Google Maps)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685777"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000685777.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-03-09"
---

# Vaccination Programme (Google Maps)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685777

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), which has completed a direct award for a Vaccination Programme utilising Google Maps APIs to facilitate scheduling for clinics across Scotland. This tender falls within the health services industry and was initiated as part of NHS operations adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was signed on 1st October 2021 and is valued at £180,000. The process was managed under a limited procurement method due to technical reasons that restricted competition, in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, especially those with expertise in mapping and scheduling software. Given that Cloud Technology Solutions was the sole supplier awarded, this indicates potential for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality technological services. Companies focusing on health-related digital solutions may find similar contracts appealing, particularly in the context of supporting public health initiatives through technology-driven approaches.

## Notice

Use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS is commissioned by the Scottish Government to deliver the vaccination solution for citizens in Scotland to be able to view, schedule & reschedule appointments. Key to this requirement is the use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic. Specifically, as part of the National Vaccination Scheduling tool where there is an urgent need to calculate the travelling time from a residential postcode to the nearest vaccination clinic. This algorithm is always applied, but acutely relevant when scheduling the elderly or vulnerable/challenged citizens

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and is on the basis of competition being absent for technical reasons in line with Regulation 33(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442963 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 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 | £180,000 |

## 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 | CLOUD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442963

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442963
  Vaccination Programme (Google Maps) - Use of Google Maps APIs to schedule citizens to a geographically appropriate clinic.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685777

## Provenance

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