D3 Tenders | National Catering Information System

Notice Information

Notice Title

National Catering Information System

Notice Description

NHS Scotland is exploring options for the development of a new Framework for a National Catering Information System (NCIS) across all of NHSScotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is being conducted to determine what solutions may be available, determine the scope of any future procurement to enable the delivery of a national solution, and to ascertain indicative costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821052
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547537
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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
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: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Jan 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Jul 20266 months to go
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

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: ruaridh.armitage@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547537&idx=1
19th January 2026 - PIN Document
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547537
National Catering Information System - NHS Scotland is exploring options for the development of a new Framework for a National Catering Information System (NCIS) across all of NHSScotland.

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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