Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (‘NSS’)
NP604820
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
Contact person: Jim Binnie
E-mail: jim.binnie@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CCBT) Software
Reference number: NP604820
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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 GBP 80 000 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 2 if approved will last for 2 years.
There are two lots in relation to this notice.
Lot 1: General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) software; and
Lot 2: Insomnia software.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Software
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland.
II.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 GBP 80 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functionality
/ Weighting: 85
Price
/ Weighting:
15
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option at end of year 1 to a Phase 2 roll out phase.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Insomnia Software
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland.
II.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 GBP 80 000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Functionality
/ Weighting: 85
Price
/ Weighting:
15
II.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 GBP 80 000.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 215-528583
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Software
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Health
20 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RG
UK
NUTS: UKI44
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Insomnia Software
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/01/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Health
20 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RG
UK
NUTS: UKI44
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 750 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:648423)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/03/2021