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SAP Business Objects Maintenance & Support

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

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25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process for the "SAP Business Objects Maintenance & Support" service, situated in Scotland. This process utilised an open procedure, categorised under the services industry with the CPV code 72000000. The tender process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract being signed on 18th April 2025 for a total amount of £88,000 GBP. This service contract was awarded to SAP, a large international supplier based in Dublin, Ireland. The contracting process was completed without prior publication due to the requirement to protect existing intellectual property rights.

The award of this contract for SAP Business Objects Maintenance & Support presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialised in software maintenance and support, particularly those experienced in working with SAP systems. Despite being a highly specialised contract limiting the possibility for competition, it highlights the potential for businesses with exclusive solutions or intellectual property in the realm of healthcare services to engage in similar procurements. Firms looking to enter or expand within the UK healthcare technology sector can benefit from exploring similar opportunities where their specialised offerings might align with NHS needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAP Business Objects Maintenance & Support

Notice Description

Provision of SAP Business Objects Maintenance & Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of SAP Business Objects Maintenance & Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797233
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529013
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£88,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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

SAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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