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QAS Addressing Software

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

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06 Feb 2026 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeking to maintain its QAS Addressing Software through a negotiated limited procurement method without the publication of a contract notice. The procurement, classified under IT services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is located in Scotland. The award stage has been reached, with the contract being signed on 4 February 2026, and it involves an agreement valid for one year. The supplier for this contract, valued at £530,984, is Experian Limited, a large-scale enterprise. This initiative supports continuity of service essential for NHS Scotland Health Boards' address verification needs as part of broader efforts to transition to new systems under the Scottish Government's Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software licencing and support. Companies looking to engage in long-term partnerships with large public bodies like NHS Scotland could benefit from this contract, as it ensures a stable client relationship and showcases their capacity to support critical healthcare administration systems. The specificity of the requirements—particularly the need for continuity in clinical and business applications—suggests that experienced IT service providers with a strong track record in handling complex healthcare systems will be particularly well-suited to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QAS Addressing Software

Notice Description

The provision of software and support for software in which the contracting authority holds licence rights and which is used within a number of clinical and business systems for address verification and ancillary purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of software licencing and support for a number of software products in which the contracting authority holds licences rights and which are used within a number of clinical and business applications utilised by NHS Scotland Health Boards for address verification and ancillary purposes. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing use and on which the efficient delivery of NHS Scotland's services to citizens relies. The Contracting Authority has embarked upon a programme of work aimed at transitioning from the use of these products to alternatives that are available from a contractual arrangement that is administered by the Scottish Government known as the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement. This contract provides continuity of service to allow that programme of work to progress. The contract will be for a period of one year.

Procurement Information

The contracting authority holds licences rights which are used within a number of clinical and business applications utilised by NHS Scotland Health Boards for address verification and ancillary purposes. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing use and on which the efficient delivery of NHS Scotland's services to citizens relies. The Contracting Authority has embarked upon a programme of work aimed at transitioning from the use of these products to alternatives that are available from a contractual arrangement that is administered by the Scottish Government known as the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement. This contract provides continuity of service to allow that programme of work to progress. The contract will be for a period of one year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06499b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010756-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
£530,984 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.itprocurement@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

EXPERIAN

Further Information

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