---
title: "NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799045"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000799045.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-05-16"
---

# NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799045

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the "NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences". This contract relates to the provision of software licences for Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Units across NHS Scotland, facilitated through the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework. The procurement fell under the services category with an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £71,890, was signed on 15th May 2025 with Computacenter, based in Edinburgh. This process was covered under the GPA and involved delivery across Scotland.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in healthcare software solutions. Large enterprises, like Computacenter, that have a capability in delivering software services can leverage frameworks like the SVARS for strategic contract wins in the public healthcare sector. Given the specialised nature of this contract, businesses with expertise in intensive care unit technologies would be ideal competitors for similar future opportunities. The use of an open procurement method underscores the inclusive nature of such tender processes, expanding potential for business engagement in government projects.

## Notice

This award relates to the purchase of vCreate Licences for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) across NHS Scotland. The services are being called-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award relates to the purchase of vCreate Licences for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) across NHS Scotland. The services are being called-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530465 |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,890 |

## 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 | COMPUTACENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530465

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530465
  NICU and PICU vCreate Software Licences - This award relates to the purchase of vCreate Licences for Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU) across NHS Scotland. The services are being called-off from the Scottish Government's Software Value Added Reseller Services (SVARS) framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799045

## Provenance

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