Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Jim Binnie
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - SCOTLAND
National registration number
NP604820
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CCBT) Software
Reference number
NP604820
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS NSS wishes on behalf of NHS Scotland to purchase Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT) and the support and maintenance of the Software. The Contract will be for an initial period of 12 months in a Test of Change activity called Phase 1 (maximum budget of 80,000 GBP for each lot). There will be the option of a Phase 2 Roll out if there is both Clinical acceptance of the findings of Phase 1 and approval of a funding request for this future optional Roll out phase. Phase two if approved will last for two years.
There are two Lots in relation to this Notice. Lot 1 General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) software and Lot 2 Insomnia software.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Software
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common mental health conditions, with the WHO stating that anxiety disorders are the 6th leading contributor to global disability of any health condition, physical or mental.
NHS National Services Scotland on behalf of NHS Scotland requires a supplier to provide GAD Software and related services.
The Contract will be for an initial period of 12 months in a Test of Change activity called Phase 1. There will be the option of a Phase 2 Roll out only if there is both Clinical acceptance of the findings of Phase 1 and approval of a funding request for this future optional Roll out phase. The maximum budget for the Test of Change Activity is 80,000 GBP.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Functionality / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option at end of year 1 to a Phase 2 roll out phase.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Insomnia Software
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Poor sleep and insomnia have a significant negative impact on mental and physical health. Improving the sleep quality of a population has the potential to deliver clinical, financial and workforce benefits across the entire health system in both the short and longer terms.
NHS National Services Scotland on behalf of NHS Scotland requires a supplier to provide Insomnia Software and related services.
The Contract will be for an initial period of 12 months in a Test of Change activity called Phase 1. There will be the option of a Phase 2 Roll out only if there is both Clinical acceptance of the findings of Phase 1 and approval of a funding request for this future optional Roll out phase. The maximum budget for the Test of Change Activity is 80,000 GBP.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Functionality / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contract will be for an initial period of 12 months in a Test of Change activity called Phase 1. There will be the option of a Phase 2 Roll out only if there is both Clinical acceptance of the findings of Phase 1 and approval of a funding request for this future optional Roll out phase. The maximum budget for the Test of Change Activity is 80,000 GBP.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Due to Covid-19 there is an urgent requirement for the software at this time.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 215-528583
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Software
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 January 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Health
20 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £750,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Insomnia Software
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 January 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Health
20 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £750,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:648423)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom