---
title: "NP504821b NHS Mail Relay"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685877"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000685877.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000685877.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"
---

# NP504821b NHS Mail Relay

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685877

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NHS Mail Relay Service, titled "NP504821b NHS Mail Relay," was conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland). This contract, falling within the health industry category, is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, resulting in a direct award. The contract was signed on 8th July 2021, and the process is now complete, with an awarded value of £824,361.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health sector, particularly those specialising in digital services and technology solutions. Firms that offer innovative communication services and have experience working with governmental health organisations would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. As NHS Scotland continues to evolve its services in response to ongoing demands, businesses capable of delivering high-quality solutions may find lucrative growth avenues in this sector.

## Notice

NHSmail Relay Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Relay Service is provided by NHS Digital through Accenture. This relay service was/is part of the original NHS Mail contract that was in place for NHS Mail.

### 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=MAR442938 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 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 | £824,361 |

## 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 | ACCENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48811000 - E-mail system

## 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=MAR442938

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442938
  NP504821b NHS Mail Relay - NHSmail Relay Service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685877

## Provenance

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