The provision of an annual license and subscription for the Choice and Medication website

Location

Glasgow

Description

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice. NHS 24 intends to award a contract to Mistura Enterprise Limited for the provision of an annual licence and subscription to the Choice and Medication website for a period of 48 months. The intended direct award is made under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication), on the ground of absence of competition for technical reasons here no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Choice and Medication website offers patients information about mental health conditions and treatment options available.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 79980000 - Subscription services
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

Legal Justification

Regulation 33, Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 — Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Other Information

NHS 24 will observe a 10 day standstill period. NHS 24 then intends to award the contract on 27th January 2026. 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=817437. (SC Ref:817437)