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GP Clinical Document Management - Import / Export Service

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract "GP Clinical Document Management - Import / Export Service" was managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), located in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the category of health services and is designated for delivery in Scotland. The contract has progressed to the award stage, with the awarding date documented as 1st April 2026. The tender utilised a limited procurement method due to the availability of only one capable supplier, defined as Microtech Group, aimed at providing continued support services until the transition to a new system by December 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in information technology services within the healthcare sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as the successful bidder Microtech Group, are well-positioned to take advantage of such contracts that require specialised IT support for the health sector. The contract valued at £90,000 underscores the potential for SMEs to engage in high-value, specialised service delivery, fortifying their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

GP Clinical Document Management - Import / Export Service

Notice Description

The Import / Export is a managed support service for general practices using Docman 7. The service is delivered via a dedicated service desk resource in support of the national Import / Export process. The service includes handling requests such as package transfer issues, queries, corrections, and technical support assistance involving integrations with the GP-to-GP mechanism and systems such as Docman, Emis, Vision and eLinks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An interim solution to provide the continuation of a service required by general practices in Scotland still using Docman 7. This service will no longer be required when all practices have migrated to Docman 10: a contract provided by NP606323 GPIT Document Management.

Procurement Information

This service can only be provided by one supplier. A replacement service has already been procured to be delivered by December 2027. This award provides the continuation of a key service to practices until the delayed migration to the new wervices is completed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832964
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556623
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
SME

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
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 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 PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
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

MICROTECH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556623
    GP Clinical Document Management - Import / Export Service - The Import / Export is a managed support service for general practices using Docman 7. The service is delivered via a dedicated service desk resource in support of the national Import / Export process. The service includes handling requests such as package transfer issues, queries, corrections, and technical support assistance involving integrations with the GP-to-GP mechanism and systems such as Docman, Emis, Vision and eLinks.

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