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NSS15325 WMS Dispatcher Process Improvement

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

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26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NSS15325 WMS Dispatcher Process Improvement" contract, conducted by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on enhancing the functionality of the WMS Dispatcher system. The buying organisation, situated in Edinburgh, operates under the health industry category. The procurement reached the award stage as of 26 February 2026, with the contract signed on 24 February 2026. This open procedure sought services within the UKM region, offering a significant financial opportunity with a contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in technology services, particularly those with expertise in system capacity and efficiency optimisation. Socius24 Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, evidenced by their appointment to maximise functionality within the framework NP60216 Skilled Practitioners DPS Lot 5. Businesses boasting strong technical capabilities and experience in public sector health service improvements would find similar opportunities advantageous for growth. Engaging with NSS procurement processes could open avenues for acquiring expertise and expanding service portfolios in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS15325 WMS Dispatcher Process Improvement

Notice Description

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) Technology Services team has appointed a supplier to maximise the potential functionality of the WMS Dispatcher system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) Technology Services team has appointed a supplier to maximise the benefits in terms of capacity and efficiency of the WMS Dispatcher System. Award against framework: NP60216 Skilled Practitioners DPS Lot 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824636
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550400
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 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
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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

SOCIUS24

Further Information

Notice Documents

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