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title: "NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033656"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033656

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## Summary

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is actively conducting a tender for the provision of business systems technology and systems integration services, primarily targeting IT service solutions. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, aims at implementing a comprehensive SaaS (software-as-a-service) platform for finance, HR, payroll, and procurement functions across all NHS Scotland Boards. The procurement employs a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as per Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The tender process is currently in the active stage with submissions due by 17:00 on 18th June 2025. The estimated contract value is £206 million, spanning a contract period of up to 5760 days, inclusive of potential extensions. The procurement emphasizes community benefits and encourages partnerships between SaaS and system integrator providers to propose solutions that fulfil NHS Scotland's requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cloud-based service integration, consulting, and software development. Suitably experienced companies with expertise in handling large-scale operational systems for financial and HR processes can leverage this opportunity. The selective procurement process targets operators who can meet stringent economic and technical criteria, including ISO27001 certification and proven financial standing. Companies capable of forming bidding partnerships and showcasing their ability to deliver outcome-based solutions are encouraged to participate. This initiative not only opens avenues for business expansion by aligning with NHS Scotland's technological objectives but also incorporates a focus on generating community and social benefits throughout Scotland.

## Notice

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) wishes to procure an integrated, cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement functions for all NHS Scotland Boards and a Systems Implementer to design, deliver and implement the chosen SaaS solution to meet the requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), on behalf of NHS Scotland, is conducting a single procurement process which integrates both aspects of the scope for NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services through a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (under Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015). NHS Scotland requires the SaaS Technology and System Integrator suppliers to work together in partnership from the outset ("Bidding Partnership") to jointly propose a cohesive solution and delivery approach which meets NHS Scotland's outcome-based requirements and demonstrates they are a compatible supplier partnership. There will be one procurement exercise, but two separate national contracts will be created: a contract between NSS and the System Integrator for the delivery of the implementation services a contract between NSS and the Technology Platform vendor for the consumption of the technology services Additional information: The contract value listed in sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 includes the initial contract durations and the optional extension periods. The split is as follows: Systems Integrator - 56m GBP SaaS Technology - 120m GBP The initial contract duration listed in section II.2.7 is split as follows: Systems Integrator - 36 months SaaS Technology - 156 months

Renewal: Each contract will include the option to extend for up to two periods of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022711-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,000,000 |
| Lots value | £206,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Additional buyers | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022711-2025
- 11 May 2022 at 09:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012217-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794410
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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