The provision of support for Docman 7.X and Docman Transfer as used in GP Practices in Scotland

Concepts

• scotland
• provision of support
• edinburgh
• information technology
• gp practices
• nhs scotland
• docman transfer
• wider nhs scotland
• docman
• maximum period

Location

Various locations throughout Scotland

Description

This is a contract award notice, following publicaton of a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. --- The provision of support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support clinical records management in and between GP practices within NHS Scotland which in turn deliver critical clinical services to citizens.

Total Quantity or Scope

--- The contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which current operational processes within GP practices and the wider NHS Scotland rely. --- The contract will be for a maximum period of 4 years or until a successor system is implemented for which an Outline Business Case to proceed to tender has been approved.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The contracting authority holds a perpetual licence to use the relevant software and the supplier is the exclusive sub-contractor providing support for that software within the geographical area of Scotland. Through that sub-contract the supplier has access to the necessary support from the owner of the intellectual property rights in the Software and is therefore the only economic operator who can supply the required support services.

Other Information

(SC Ref:690874)