Planning

Skilled Practitioners Dynamic Purchasing System

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

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Planning

25 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, is initiating a procurement process for the "Skilled Practitioners Dynamic Purchasing System" in the healthcare sector. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this process is currently in the planning stage, with a projected future notice date of 7th February 2017. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,500,000, and it aims to identify hard-to-find consultancy expertise across various disciplines, including health, business transformation, project management, and digital services.

This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their foothold in the public sector. Companies specialising in consultancy services related to healthcare, business transformation, marketing and creative projects, and digital solutions would greatly benefit from participating. The DPS is designed to accommodate a wide range of businesses, from sole traders to large firms, allowing them to join any of the specified lots throughout its duration, provided they meet the necessary criteria.

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Notice Title

Skilled Practitioners Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

Hard to find consultancy expertise across a wide range of disciplines inc; Human and animal health, Business Consultants, inc business transformation, Project management expertise, Marketing and creative expertise Digital expertise

Lot Information

Marketing and Creative Services Specialists

The Authority is considering a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Lots for hard to find Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. This Lot will be for Marketing experts to consult and deliver on marketing and creative services projects within the Public Sector.. The system is open to any business regardless of size from sole traders up to large companies.

Business Transformation Specialists

The Authority is considering a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Lots for hard to find Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. This Lot will be for experts who can advise, lead and support a multitude of business related change and transformation projects within the Public Sector. Examples could include expertise in traditional, agile and LEAN project management, Business Process re-design, executive leadership, coaching and other business related sub-specialism's completed on a project by project basis. The system is open to any business regardless of size from sole traders up to large companies.

Digital Specialists

The Authority is considering a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Lots for hard to find Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. This Lot will be for Digital expertise to advise, consult and/ or deliver on various digital implementations and projects within the Public Sector.. The system is open to any business regardless of size from sole traders up to large companies.

Health Specialists

The Authority is considering a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Lots for hard to find Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria. This Lot will be for Health specialists who can lead, support and advise on matters related to human (medical & dental) and animal health for Public Sector bodies. For the animal health sector this may include working with a broad range of animal health stakeholders to encourage the adoption of measures that secure higher standards of animal health, welfare, biosecurity, antimicrobial stewardship and professional education and training.. The system is open to any business regardless of size from sole traders up to large companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000471899
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265100
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Stevie Mclaughlin
Contact Email
steven.mclaughlin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794578

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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