---
title: "National Catering Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06090f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06090f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# National Catering Information System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06090f

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## Summary

The procurement process under consideration involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) exploring solutions for a new Framework for a National Catering Information System (NCIS). Categorised under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, this is in the planning stage with anticipated communication due on 1st July 2026. The contracting authority is the Common Services Agency, located at South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, and the procurement initiative is targeting the UKM region, specifically across NHSScotland as per the current tender scheduled under a prior information notice (PIN).

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specializing in software development and consultancy. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive IT frameworks and those who have previously engaged with public health sector projects may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Moreover, firms familiar with delivering Internet and support services within the healthcare industry can position themselves as key competitors in shaping the national solution envisioned by NSS. The involved procurement process is part of a service category and adheres to the EU Directives legal framework, encouraging broad participation from qualified IT firms.

## Notice

NHS Scotland is exploring options for the development of a new Framework for a National Catering Information System (NCIS) across all of NHSScotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is being conducted to determine what solutions may be available, determine the scope of any future procurement to enable the delivery of a national solution, and to ascertain indicative costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004468-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 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

- 19 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004468-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821052
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=821052
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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