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NSS14225 Digital Business Services Programme Support

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

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24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the NSS14225 Digital Business Services Programme Support, involving the provision of specialist senior leadership services. This procurement falls under the Health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UKM. The open procedure was utilised, ensuring a competitive, transparent process. The contract, valued at £748,854, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP on 29 January 2026. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with all necessary formalities concluded.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-level consultancy and leadership support within digital business services. The focus is on operational excellence and service transformation, making it ideal for firms with expertise in strategic programme management, particularly those experienced in dealing with public sector organisations like NHS. Companies with a strong background in digital transformation and service improvements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and build lasting relationships with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS14225 Digital Business Services Programme Support

Notice Description

The Business Services programme has appointed a supplier to provide specialist senior leadership services to the programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Business Services programme has appointed a supplier to provide specialist senior leadership services to the programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823856
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550204
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£748,854 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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