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GP IT Systems

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

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01 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the provision of GP IT Systems. The contract is aimed at ensuring the continued operation of the EMIS PCS GP IT System, which is crucial for 454 surgeries in Scotland. Located in Edinburgh with postal code EH12 9EB, NSS embarked on an award procedure labelled as "GP IT Systems" under a limited procurement method. The procedure was executed without a prior call for competition, with the rationale being the technical necessity of the services that can only be supplied by a specific provider. Key dates include the contract signing on 13th February 2026, with services anticipated until June 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and targets the health industry sector in the UKM region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in IT service provision and system maintenance, to engage in public sector contracts. Companies with technical capabilities related to software development and maintenance for healthcare systems, like the current supplier Optum, would find this contract especially relevant. Large-scale businesses specialising in health industry IT solutions could leverage this opportunity to enhance their service portfolio, given the prestigious involvement with NSS. Despite being awarded, understanding such procurement processes and their requirements can help similar businesses prepare for future tenders by aligning their offerings to fit specific technical and operational demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP IT Systems

Notice Description

Development services required to keep the EMIS PCS GP IT System running, that is still in use in 454 surgeries in Scotland. The requirement was unforeseen at the award of the GP IT Systems framework agreement as the programme of work to replace these systems in practices was delayed by supplier acquisition. We anticipate these systems will be required until June 2027 after which they be migrated to new services under NP500717 GP IT Managed Services contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of additional services that can only be supplied by a particular economic operator for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

NSS relies on Reg.33.(1)(b)(ii) as the services can only be supplied by the provider of the software for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552986
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 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

Optum

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR552986
    GP IT Systems - Development services required to keep the EMIS PCS GP IT System running, that is still in use in 454 surgeries in Scotland. The requirement was unforeseen at the award of the GP IT Systems framework agreement as the programme of work to replace these systems in practices was delayed by supplier acquisition. We anticipate these systems will be required until June 2027 after which they be migrated to new services under NP500717 GP IT Managed Services contract.

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