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GP IT Systems

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

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) for the project titled "GP IT Systems", focusing on IT services, including consulting and software development. The project aims to provide development services for the EMIS PCS GP IT System used in 454 surgeries across Scotland. The procurement method was limited, invoking the procedure without prior call for competition due to technical reasons, ensuring continuity of services until the anticipated migration in June 2027. Located in the region of Scotland (UKM), this procurement has reached the Award stage with the contract signed on 13th February 2026, valued at GBP 1,500,000. The winning supplier is Optum, following the award decision on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers unique business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in maintaining and developing complex IT systems in healthcare settings. Companies capable of providing specialised IT services in regions with highly specific technical requirements may find opportunities in similar contracts. Although this procurement was limited to a particular provider due to technical prerequisites, it underscores the demand for specialised IT support services in the healthcare sector, presenting openings for large tech firms with the requisite capabilities to address such challenges. The nature of the contract suggests that large enterprises could be best positioned to meet such tender requirements, given the technical scope and strategic importance of the services involved.

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Notice Title

GP IT Systems

Notice Description

Development services required to keep the EMIS PCS GP IT System running, that is still in use in 454 surgeries in Scotland. The requirement was unforeseen at the award of the GP IT Systems framework agreement as the programme of work to replace these systems in practices was delayed by supplier acquisition. We anticipate these systems will be required until June 2027 after which they be migrated to new services under NP500717 GP IT Managed Services contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of additional services that can only be supplied by a particular economic operator for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

NSS relies on Reg.33.(1)(b)(ii) as the services can only be supplied by the provider of the software for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030137-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OPTUM

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