Information Technology Service Management

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 13:40

Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has undertaken a public procurement process to find a new Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solution. This procurement aims to support 18 key ITSM practices, including Incident Management, Service Desk, and Change Management, among others. The awarded contract, dated 8th April 2026, valued at £3,000,000 GBP, has been granted to Mozaic Services Ltd. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, falls under the IT services category and involves a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract is active. The project is part of the 'Once for Scotland' initiative, with potential scaling plans to extend ITSM services to other NHS Scotland boards, with completion projected by end of 2026/27. The location for delivery is primarily in the UKM region.

This tender presents considerable business opportunities, especially for companies that specialise in IT services, including software development and support. Given the ambition to replace ServiceNow and improve internal IT efficiency, businesses that have experience in configuring scalable ITSM tools and delivering technical implementation services will be well-suited for such projects. The tender required technical and financial qualification from suppliers, including certified ISO27001 standards and a financial turnover threshold, which highlights the opportunity for large, experienced IT firms looking to expand their footprint within the public health sector in Scotland. The opportunity for scaling and extending IT services beyond NSS to other NHS Scotland boards further offers long-term growth potential for the awarded organisation and those involved in consultancy and IT support functions. The procurement also emphasised quality and price in its award criteria, splitting weight at 70% and 30% respectively, thus providing significant potential for businesses to demonstrate value beyond cost.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Information Technology Service Management

Notice Description

NSS is seeking to procure licences for an IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that supports 18 key ITSM practices. These practices are either currently in use or are planned as part of NSS's evolving ITSM capabilities including Incident Management, Service Desk, Service Request Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Service Level Management, Knowledge Management, Service Catalogue Management, Service Configuration Management, Infrastructure & Platform Management, Capacity and Performance Management, IT Asset Management, Release Management, Availability Management, Measuring and Reporting, Service Continuity Management, Monitoring and Event Management and Supplier Management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this procurement is currently for NSS ITSM at present. Currently NSS has a need for approximately 500 'agents' that will use the platform. The end user / customer numbers should be considered as NSS wide (approximately 3,500 staff) for the purposes of this procurement. As part of the 'Once for Scotland' initiative, NSS anticipates extending these ITSM capabilities to other NHS Scotland boards as service maturity increases. Additionally, with the planned integration of NHS Education for Scotland (NES), shared ITSM services are expected to be implemented across both organisations. Therefore there is a requirement for scaling potential. Current Platform and Transition Plans: NSS is currently contracted with a SaaS platform that delivers ITSM functionality, along with modular features for Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management Services (PPPMS) and timesheet recording. NSS intends to transition away from these modular components to alternative solutions once the new ITSM platform is operational. The current platform also hosts several custom-built applications that support additional business services. NSS plans to fully divest from these custom applications and migrate to more sustainable architectural alternatives. Implementation Services: NSS will require technical implementation services to architect, build, test, and deploy the new ITSM solution. NSS will provide internal resources to manage and support the project and conduct any necessary business analysis throughout the implementation process. The Vision for the ITSM Procurement Project is to procure a best-in-class tool to replace the current installation of ServiceNow to deliver services to NSS. Once procured, this tool will be configured and implemented by an implementation partner with support from DaS. As part of the implementation relevant DaS staff will be trained as required. This implementation partner will need to adapt to NSS' culture and configure the new tool to best reflect NSS' ambitions. It will improve efficiency, deliver greater internal NSS experience of IT services and requests, and support a new operating model within the ITSM delivery team. The tool will also have the potential to scale, allowing DaS to offer more services to NSS and extend our services to other NHS Scotland boards. We aim to complete the procurement and implementation of this new tool by the end of 2026/27 so that both cash and non-cash benefits can be realised early 2027. This procurement will be run as a restricted process.

Renewal: The contract will include two extension periods of 24 months and then 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MOZAIC SERVICES

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-056854-2026-05-08T14:40:08+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-08T14:40:08+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-056854",
    "description": "(SC Ref:831438)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NP883925",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Information Technology Service Management",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "NSS is seeking to procure licences for an IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that supports 18 key ITSM practices. These practices are either currently in use or are planned as part of NSS's evolving ITSM capabilities including Incident Management, Service Desk, Service Request Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Service Level Management, Knowledge Management, Service Catalogue Management, Service Configuration Management, Infrastructure & Platform Management, Capacity and Performance Management, IT Asset Management, Release Management, Availability Management, Measuring and Reporting, Service Continuity Management, Monitoring and Event Management and Supplier Management.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 4200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The scope of this procurement is currently for NSS ITSM at present. Currently NSS has a need for approximately 500 'agents' that will use the platform. The end user / customer numbers should be considered as NSS wide (approximately 3,500 staff) for the purposes of this procurement. As part of the 'Once for Scotland' initiative, NSS anticipates extending these ITSM capabilities to other NHS Scotland boards as service maturity increases. Additionally, with the planned integration of NHS Education for Scotland (NES), shared ITSM services are expected to be implemented across both organisations. Therefore there is a requirement for scaling potential. Current Platform and Transition Plans: NSS is currently contracted with a SaaS platform that delivers ITSM functionality, along with modular features for Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management Services (PPPMS) and timesheet recording. NSS intends to transition away from these modular components to alternative solutions once the new ITSM platform is operational. The current platform also hosts several custom-built applications that support additional business services. NSS plans to fully divest from these custom applications and migrate to more sustainable architectural alternatives. Implementation Services: NSS will require technical implementation services to architect, build, test, and deploy the new ITSM solution. NSS will provide internal resources to manage and support the project and conduct any necessary business analysis throughout the implementation process. The Vision for the ITSM Procurement Project is to procure a best-in-class tool to replace the current installation of ServiceNow to deliver services to NSS. Once procured, this tool will be configured and implemented by an implementation partner with support from DaS. As part of the implementation relevant DaS staff will be trained as required. This implementation partner will need to adapt to NSS' culture and configure the new tool to best reflect NSS' ambitions. It will improve efficiency, deliver greater internal NSS experience of IT services and requests, and support a new operating model within the ITSM delivery team. The tool will also have the potential to scale, allowing DaS to offer more services to NSS and extend our services to other NHS Scotland boards. We aim to complete the procurement and implementation of this new tool by the end of 2026/27 so that both cash and non-cash benefits can be realised early 2027. This procurement will be run as a restricted process.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 4200000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 2880
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The contract will include two extension periods of 24 months and then 12 months."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "70"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "30"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48000000",
                        "description": "Software package and information systems"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72000000",
                        "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "description": "SPD Question 4B.1.1: Economic Operators are required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business for the previous 3 years. NSS may require Economic Operators to provide additional information to demonstrate financial standing. Additional information can include but not limited to: - parent company accounts (if applicable) - - deeds of guarantee banker's statements and references - accountants' references - management accounts - financial projections, including cash flow forecasts - details and evidence of previous contracts, including contract values - capital availability - guarantees may be required from parent companies and from banks. Economic Operators who cannot provide suitable evidence of a secure financial standing may be excluded from the procurement. SPD Questions 4B.5.1a, 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2: Economic Operators must confirm they have or will be able to obtain the required level of insurance listed below.",
                    "minimum": "SPD Question 4B.1.1: Economic Operators must demonstrate the following financial capacity over the last 3 years: - turnover in respect of its most recent three full financial years must have been equal to or more than GBP 10m per annum. SPD Questions 4B.5.1a, 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2: Economic Operators must confirm they have or will be able to obtain the required levels of insurance: - Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance = GBP 5 million; - Public liability insurance = GBP 10 million; - Professional indemnity insurance = GBP 5 million; - Product liability insurance = GBP 10 million; - Product liability insurance is not less than the sum of GBP 1 million in respect of any one incident.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "SPD Question 4C.1.2 - please refer to the Project Specific Questions within section 3.1 of the Information Technology Service Management SPD Instructions for full detail of the requirement for this section. The scoring methodology is detailed in section 3.2 of the Information Technology Service Management SPD Instructions. SPD Question 4C.2 - Economic Operators must confirm that they are certified under ISO27001. SPD Question 4C.6.1 - Economic Operators must confirm the number of UK based staff they have certified and trained on the SaaS technology that they have chosen to use within their tender. SPD Question 4C.10 - Economic Operators must provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that it intends to subcontract.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-28T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "secondStage": {
            "invitationDate": "2025-10-03T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 270
            }
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        },
        "reviewDetails": "Bidders should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-115937",
            "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 South Gyle Crescent",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "EH12 9EB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "nithin.mane@nhs.scot",
                "url": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "07",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-324",
            "name": "Sheriff Court House",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sheriff Court House"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "postalCode": "EH1 1LB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-181575",
            "name": "Mozaic Services Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mozaic Services Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 King William Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "EC4N 7AF",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2037091625"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-115937",
        "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805726"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805726"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "042582-2026-NP883925-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-181575",
                    "name": "Mozaic Services Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "042582-2026-NP883925-1",
            "awardID": "042582-2026-NP883925-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 3000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-08T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            }
        ]
    }
}