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NSS14625 Fuel Cards

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

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20 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on the provision of fuel cards for organisation's drivers under the contract titled "NSS14625 Fuel Cards." This procurement falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UKM region. The process has reached the award stage, as of 20 February 2026, with the contract signed on 29 January 2026. An open procurement method was utilised for the tender, ensuring broad participation and transparency. The contract has a total value of £70,000 and is active, following the award to Allstar Business Solutions Ltd as the sole supplier.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in fleet management and fuel supply solutions. Despite the competitive landscape, large businesses with experience in providing fuel card services will find this tender well-suited to their operational capabilities. The opportunities for business expansion are underscored by the importance of fuel cards in streamlining organisational logistics and enhancing operational efficiency. Organisations focused on similar goods within the health sector and capable of servicing large-scale frameworks are well-positioned to explore future procurement prospects with NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS14625 Fuel Cards

Notice Description

Provision of fuel cards to organisation's drivers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823791
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550082
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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
Shona MacKenzie
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@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

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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