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Digital Transformation Strategy & Architecture Consulting Services - Public Health

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on consulting services for Digital Transformation Strategy and Architecture aimed at enhancing public health service delivery. The contracting entity, NSS, located in Edinburgh, seeks to optimise digital capabilities to bolster resilience across NHS Scotland's IT services. Alba Partners Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £467,400, under a limited procurement method, utilising a mini competition within a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement falls within the health sector and focuses on digital technology projects, underlining priorities like a 'cloud first' approach aligned with Scottish Government policy.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation, cloud solutions, and IT optimisation to engage with public health sector projects. Firms equipped to address complex IT infrastructure challenges, particularly those that can enhance resilience and service delivery, will find this procurement appealing. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and those offering comprehensive digital consulting services can compete effectively in this space due to the procurement method focusing on strategic improvements. This contract reflects a meaningful opportunity to foster business growth through valuable contributions to the NHS's digital initiatives.

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Notice Information

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

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 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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 Limited

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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