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NHSS Test Automation

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "NHSS Test Automation" was conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh. This contract falls under the health industry category and is specifically related to services within digital technology projects and services. The procurement method was an open procedure, and it has reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 15th February 2026. The main goal of the tender is to advance test automation across the Software Engineering and Application Management (SEAM) area of Digital and Security (DaS). Businesses were invited to bid, with submissions required by a specific date in a competitive environment. The contract, valued at £72,000, was awarded to Stellar Omada, a large-scale enterprise based in Edinburgh.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology and cyber services, especially those with expertise in test automation and implementation support. Companies that can align with NHS NSS’s strategic goals and provide innovative solutions to enhance their digital service capabilities may find this to be a promising area for business growth. While larger firms like Stellar Omada have already shown capability in securing contracts in this sector, SMEs with niche expertise in digital technology solutions may also consider positioning themselves competitively for future opportunities in similar public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

NHSS Test Automation

Notice Description

The objective of this procurement is to identify a partner who can work alongside resources within the Software Engineering and Application Management (SEAM) area of Digital and Security (DaS) to further progress test automation within the organisation, across SEAM and other areas which utilise the test tooling and services provided. This follows a successful phase 1 engagement where current state was evaluated, and future roadmap proposed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is run on Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS Lot 1 - digital technology projects and services This Invitation to Tender will be used to select an appropriate organisation who will assist NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) to accelerate the delivery and increase the capacity and capability to implement the progressive steps surrounding test automation approach and practices identified during the discovery phase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550731
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

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
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 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

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

STELLAR OMADA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550731
    NHSS Test Automation - The objective of this procurement is to identify a partner who can work alongside resources within the Software Engineering and Application Management (SEAM) area of Digital and Security (DaS) to further progress test automation within the organisation, across SEAM and other areas which utilise the test tooling and services provided. This follows a successful phase 1 engagement where current state was evaluated, and future roadmap proposed.

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