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NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise

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

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13 Jul 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise." This service is intended to support NSS Finance and the NSS Practitioner & Counter Fraud Services (P&CFS) business units. The contract was awarded on 20th June 2022, with a value of £210,000, and the procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a restricted procedure. The project falls under the health industry category and has its delivery based in Edinburgh, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in finance and digital consulting, particularly those that can offer expertise in Blackline software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and firms with a strong background in supporting public health services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, organisations with experience in public sector frameworks and an understanding of the requirements of NHS services could find advantageous openings by engaging with NHS NSS in subsequent procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise

Notice Description

The contract scope is for the delivery of Blackline Expertise services to support both NSS Finance and NSS Practitioner & Counter Fraud Services (P&CFS) business units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition issued on Lot 5 (Digital Expertise) of NP602016 Skilled Practitioners DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000697657
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

CONTINUATE DIGITAL CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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