Award

NSS08624 Blackline Software

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

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24 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by The Common Services Agency, often referred to as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has culminated in the award of the NSS08624 Blackline Software contract. This procurement falls under the Health industry category and involves the delivery of software goods in the UKM region, specifically to Edinburgh. Utilizing an open procedure as the procurement method, this tender has progressed through the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 14th April 2025. The process began with a notice of award, confirming the engagement of Computacenter UK LTD as the supplier, marking the contract's value at £135,700 GBP.

For businesses aiming to expand their reach in the public health sector, this contract highlights opportunities in software solutions tailored for healthcare management. The tender was executed through an open procedure, suggesting that it is suitable for businesses capable of providing comprehensive software goods and services. While the awarded company, Computacenter UK LTD, is large in scale, the procurement method indicates potential room for competitive SMEs with expertise in health IT solutions to engage in future or similar tenders. Such procurement processes foster growth for firms that can align their offerings with public healthcare needs, presenting viable expansion opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS08624 Blackline Software

Notice Description

Blackline Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796461
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528922
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
Jim Binnie
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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