Annual Support Contract Awarded

The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract for the annual support of Oracle servers and storage systems, critical for the applications and services that it facilitates. This contract, designated as NSS00124, was awarded to Esteem Systems Ltd, a sole supplier due to the technical specifications required, which limit the competition in this sector.

This contract was intended as a renewal, ensuring that the Oracle infrastructure that supports both NSS and Public Health Scotland (PHS) continues to operate effectively. The annual support costs totaled £59,021.93. The nature of Oracle's technology mandates highly specialized knowledge and services, making Esteem Systems Ltd uniquely qualified to provide this essential support.

The awarding of this contract without competitive tendering reflects the need for specific technical knowledge and a close working relationship with the supplier, Esteem Systems Ltd. By renewing their partnership, NHS National Services Scotland ensures that critical systems remain operational and supported, benefiting health services across Scotland.