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NHS Inform and API Layer

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is the buying organisation for the public procurement process titled "NHS Inform and API Layer" in the health and general public services category. This contract has been awarded to Computacenter to develop a controlled test environment that demonstrates how a modern CMS can enhance user experience for NHS Inform patients and users. The contract, which is valued at GBP 449,631, was signed on 30 March 2026. It took place under an open procedure within the services industry category, with delivery expected in the Glasgow region, noted as UKM82. The procurement has now reached the contract stage, with the award notice published accordingly.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for larger businesses with expertise in IT services and CMS integration to showcase their ability to improve critical healthcare information systems. Given that the procurement method was open, businesses with a strong foundation in developing user-centric tech solutions and operating under a framework agreement could find similar opportunities beneficial. This initiative emphasises the Scottish Government’s focus on enhancing public service delivery, thus presenting prospects for companies to forge long-term strategic relationships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Inform and API Layer

Notice Description

create a controlled test environment to demonstrate how a modern CMS can enhance the NHS Inform experience for patients and users. The PoC will validate technical feasibility, user experience improvements, and operational benefits, providing a clear evidence base for future adoption.

Lot Information

Lot 1

create a controlled test environment to demonstrate how a modern CMS can enhance the NHS Inform experience for patients and users. The PoC will validate technical feasibility, user experience improvements, and operational benefits, providing a clear evidence base for future adoption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828348
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553157
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£449,631 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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