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NP04524 Omni-Channel Customer Service Helpdesk (Phase 2)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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12 Jun 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) seeks to accelerate the delivery capacity and capability through its Omni-Channel Customer Service Helpdesk Phase 2 project. This procurement falls within the IT services industry and covers regions in the UK, specifically Edinburgh. The tender is at the award stage, with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP selected as the supplier. The process utilises a limited procurement method that bypasses the initial call for competition, relying instead on the Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Services dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £280,000, was signed on 1st May 2025, marking a significant step towards modernising service delivery through innovative omnichannel technology integration.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. The focus is on leveraging new technologies to enhance customer service processes, making it highly suitable for large enterprises with the capability to deliver complex digital solutions. Companies well-versed in using the MS Power Platform and omnichannel technology can position themselves competitively in this arena, as they may provide essential guidance and support for the NSS team in implementing such solutions. Engaging with this contract could lead to further collaborations, underscoring the potential for long-term partnerships within the dynamic digital service landscape.

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Notice Title

NP04524 Omni-Channel Customer Service Helpdesk (Phase 2)

Notice Description

The engagement of a delivery partner organisation to work with NSS to accelerate the delivery and increase the capacity and capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Omni Channel Pilot + Additional Work Discovered: Phase 2 - Conduct a 12-week sprint-based Pilot: Agree success measures based on the outputs of phase 1 - Design, build and test the selected customer journeys identified in phase 1 validating the potential benefits of new technology in a target area - Shortlist, test and pilot Omnichannel technology on selected areas / processes - Develop a backlog of priority customer journeys for future execution - Confirm all in-scope opportunities and approach to integration and testing - Understand the potential to scale up beyond POC - Forward to the next stage, to be able to deliver benefits at pace - PwC will take a lead on applying MS Power Platform tools in support of the Omnichannel use cases, providing guidance and supporting targeted upskilling of individuals nominated by NSS in Power Platform tools and their use. - PwC will undertake a Discovery of the ticketing system based on the as-is setup and provide a recommendation for a future design. - PwC will assess the custom apps built within ServiceNow with a view of transforming them into Power Platform or Omnichannel. This procurement is a continuation of NP04524 Omni-Channel Customer Service Helpdesk (Phase 1).

Procurement Information

Call-off from the Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Services dynamic purchasing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031823-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruaridh.amitage@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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