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Strategic Consulting Professional Services

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

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28 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh. This tender, titled "Strategic Consulting Professional Services," falls within the health industry category and specifically targets services to support digital and security projects. It involved an open procedure, showcasing transparent procurement practices. The process, completed by May 28, 2025, aimed to procure solutions architecture and business analysis resources to assist NSS Digital and Security (DaS) from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027. The chosen supplier was Capgemini, a well-known large-scale enterprise with headquarters in Glasgow. The overall contract value amounts to £450,000, with the contract being signed on May 23, 2025, and covering delivery within Scotland.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology and consulting sectors, providing a platform to showcase digital transformation solutions and business analysis services. Companies experienced in IT services and management consulting, particularly those capable of delivering digital architecture and security projects, stand to benefit significantly. Participating in this type of procurement can not only enhance industry presence but also provide financial growth through substantial contract values. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Capgemini, similar future opportunities may arise, offering business growth potential for those with the requisite skills and resources in digital and business transformation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Consulting Professional Services

Notice Description

The procurement of solutions architecture and business analysis resource to assist NSS Digital and Security (DaS) in the delivery of digital projects, solutions, transformation and outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of solutions architecture and business analysis resource to assist NSS Digital and Security (DaS) in the delivery of digital projects, solutions, transformation and outcomes. The procurement was divided into two parts: Part 1 - Digital Architecture and Business Analysis Services (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026). Part 1 encompasses the provision of two solutions architects and two business analysts for specific digital projects. Part 2 - Additional Professional Services (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027). Part 2 encompasses additional services to support future projects of a similar nature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799969
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531254
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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