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Notice Title

Digital Transformation Strategy & Architecture Consulting Services - Public Health

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland's (NSS) Digital and Security (DaS) is seeking to improve its resilience and optimise digital service delivery. NHS Scotland (NHSS) relies on a range of IT applications and services, particularly in public health that underpin the delivery of critical patient care. Seven of these services are currently under investigation. This requirement is in two parts - analysis of the current 'as is' state and recommendations of 'to be' options; options are expected to align with Scottish Government policy including 'cloud first'. A small piece of work related to the BoSS hosting was discovered during the initial stage of the engagement and was added to the contract as it is within scope and best delivered by this supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A mini competition via the Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS - Lot 1 Digital Technology Projects and Services.

Procurement Information

A call off contract awarded via a mini competition using a dynamic purchasing system, as laid out under Regulation 35 of the Public (Contracts) Scotland Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822661
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552214
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

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: £467,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 12 Jan 20262 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: ALBA PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552214
Digital Transformation Strategy & Architecture Consulting Services - Public Health - NHS National Services Scotland's (NSS) Digital and Security (DaS) is seeking to improve its resilience and optimise digital service delivery. NHS Scotland (NHSS) relies on a range of IT applications and services, particularly in public health that underpin the delivery of critical patient care. Seven of these services are currently under investigation. This requirement is in two parts - analysis of the current 'as is' state and recommendations of 'to be' options; options are expected to align with Scottish Government policy including 'cloud first'. A small piece of work related to the BoSS hosting was discovered during the initial stage of the engagement and was added to the contract as it is within scope and best delivered by this supplier.

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