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Connect Me Digital Delivery Services

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

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23 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), concerns the "Connect Me Digital Delivery Services" project in the Health industry category. Located in Scotland, this procurement process is aimed at the discovery stage of the Connect Me Programme, requiring expertise in solutions architecture and business analysis. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure through a mini competition under a dynamic purchasing system, aligning with the Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015. The procurement is now in the award stage, with Deloitte LLP successfully awarded the contract, valued at £199,500, which was signed on 26 February 2026. The discovery stage is set to complete with the delivery of a SOC by March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology and solutions architecture, particularly those capable of collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. The focus on digital delivery services within the health sector allows for businesses with scalability and expertise in digital technology projects and services to expand their footprint. Larger consultancy firms with a strong presence in providing IT solutions, as well as specialised health technology providers, would find this tender advantageous for strategic growth and development within the Scottish healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect Me Digital Delivery Services

Notice Description

National Service Scotland [NSS] has been commissioned by Scottish Government Digital Health and Care [DHAC] to conduct some discovery work for the Connect Me Programme future. The Connect Me Programme is at discovery stage and requires solutions architecture, business analysis and senior consultant/business architecture expertise and leadership to work as part of an existing multi-disciplinary team including NSS Portfolio Manager, Programme Manager and Project Manager. The discovery stage is due to complete and deliver a SOC by March 2026. Dependent upon the outcome of the SOC an OBC will also then be developed.

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-r6ebe6-0000827224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552215
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
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
£199,500 £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

Deloitte LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552215
    Connect Me Digital Delivery Services - National Service Scotland [NSS] has been commissioned by Scottish Government Digital Health and Care [DHAC] to conduct some discovery work for the Connect Me Programme future. The Connect Me Programme is at discovery stage and requires solutions architecture, business analysis and senior consultant/business architecture expertise and leadership to work as part of an existing multi-disciplinary team including NSS Portfolio Manager, Programme Manager and Project Manager. The discovery stage is due to complete and deliver a SOC by March 2026. Dependent upon the outcome of the SOC an OBC will also then be developed.

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