Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS National Services Scotland
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Ope Ore
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Smart Messaging Service (SMS) PIN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a new SMS service. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to:
-understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and
provide NSS with indicative costs associated with the implementation and on-going support of a suitable solution.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a new SMS service.
The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to:
-understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and
-provide NSS with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution
The information to be provided will help us better understand current market conditions and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose.
This exercise is carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform the NSS decision-making process in respect of the implementation of a solution and may or may not result in a future procurement exercise.
two.2.14) Additional information
Interested suppliers can download the questionnaire attached to this notice. Please follow the instructions in the document.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=710177.
(SC Ref:710177)