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NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 May 2025 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Planning

11 May 2022 at 10:01

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is actively conducting a tender for the provision of business systems technology and systems integration services, primarily targeting IT service solutions. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, aims at implementing a comprehensive SaaS (software-as-a-service) platform for finance, HR, payroll, and procurement functions across all NHS Scotland Boards. The procurement employs a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as per Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The tender process is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 17:00 on 18th June 2025. The estimated contract value is £206 million, spanning a contract period of up to 5760 days, inclusive of potential extensions. The procurement emphasizes community benefits and encourages partnerships between SaaS and system integrator providers to propose solutions that fulfil NHS Scotland's requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cloud-based service integration, consulting, and software development. Suitably experienced companies with expertise in handling large-scale operational systems for financial and HR processes can leverage this opportunity. The selective procurement process targets operators who can meet stringent economic and technical criteria, including ISO27001 certification and proven financial standing. Companies capable of forming bidding partnerships and showcasing their ability to deliver outcome-based solutions are encouraged to participate. This initiative not only opens avenues for business expansion by aligning with NHS Scotland's technological objectives but also incorporates a focus on generating community and social benefits throughout Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) wishes to procure an integrated, cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement functions for all NHS Scotland Boards and a Systems Implementer to design, deliver and implement the chosen SaaS solution to meet the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), on behalf of NHS Scotland, is conducting a single procurement process which integrates both aspects of the scope for NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services through a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015). NHS Scotland requires the SaaS Technology and System Integrator suppliers to work together in partnership from the outset ("Bidding Partnership") to jointly propose a cohesive solution and delivery approach which meets NHS Scotland's outcome-based requirements and demonstrates they are a compatible supplier partnership. There will be one procurement exercise, but two separate national contracts will be created: a contract between NSS and the System Integrator for the delivery of the implementation services a contract between NSS and the Technology Platform vendor for the consumption of the technology services Additional information: The contract value listed in sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 includes the initial contract durations and the optional extension periods. The split is as follows: Systems Integrator - 56m GBP SaaS Technology - 120m GBP The initial contract duration listed in section II.2.7 is split as follows: Systems Integrator - 36 months SaaS Technology - 156 months

Renewal: Each contract will include the option to extend for up to two periods of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022711-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£206,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Additional Buyers

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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