--- title: "Pre Market Consultation for Primary and Community Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-10-17" --- # Pre Market Consultation for Primary and Community Care Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cf33.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a pre-market consultation titled "Pre Market Consultation for Primary and Community Care." This process falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, specifically aimed at supporting the management of Primary and Community Care. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice intended to be published on 30th April 2026. The consultation seeks to explore digital solutions and identify potential suppliers capable of providing managed services for applications. The procurement geography is within the UK, primarily focusing on the region of Edinburgh, UKM. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in IT services, digital solutions, and managed services. Companies with experience in consulting, technical migration strategies, and system enhancements that can effectively support healthcare services are well-suited to compete. The initiative is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to engage with NHS Scotland, demonstrating capability in delivering scalable solutions aligned with the needs of Primary and Community Care. Entry into this procurement process could foster long-term contracts and collaborative partnerships with NHS Scotland, offering a considerable platform for business growth within the public healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), on behalf of NHS Scotland, is conducting a market engagement exercise to explore potential digital solutions that could support the management of Primary and Community Care (PaCC). The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation is to gather accurate and up-to-date information from the market to: Identify proven contract and technical migration strategies and implementation approaches and system enhancements that align with the needs of Primary and Community Care, as outlined in this document. Confirm the presence of willing suppliers who will be expected to provide a managed service for all PaCC applications for a yet to be defined period of multiple years, post go-live. Obtain indicative information on estimated implementation timelines, approximate costs, and estimated ongoing support charges for proposed solutions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), on behalf of NHS Scotland, is conducting a market engagement exercise to explore potential digital solutions that could support the management of Primary and Community Care (PaCC). The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation is to gather accurate and up-to-date information from the market to: Identify proven contract and technical migration strategies and implementation approaches and system enhancements that align with the needs of Primary and Community Care, as outlined in this document. Confirm the presence of willing suppliers who will be expected to provide a managed service for all PaCC applications for a yet to be defined period of multiple years, post go-live. Obtain indicative information on estimated implementation timelines, approximate costs, and estimated ongoing support charges for proposed solutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066466-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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) | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 15:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066466-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813453 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813453 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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