---
title: "QAS Addressing Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06499b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06499b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# QAS Addressing Software

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06499b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeking to maintain its QAS Addressing Software through a negotiated limited procurement method without the publication of a contract notice. The procurement, classified under IT services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support, is located in Scotland. The award stage has been reached, with the contract being signed on 4 February 2026, and it involves an agreement valid for one year. The supplier for this contract, valued at £530,984, is Experian Limited, a large-scale enterprise. This initiative supports continuity of service essential for NHS Scotland Health Boards' address verification needs as part of broader efforts to transition to new systems under the Scottish Government's Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software licencing and support. Companies looking to engage in long-term partnerships with large public bodies like NHS Scotland could benefit from this contract, as it ensures a stable client relationship and showcases their capacity to support critical healthcare administration systems. The specificity of the requirements—particularly the need for continuity in clinical and business applications—suggests that experienced IT service providers with a strong track record in handling complex healthcare systems will be particularly well-suited to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of software and support for software in which the contracting authority holds licence rights and which is used within a number of clinical and business systems for address verification and ancillary purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of software licencing and support for a number of software products in which the contracting authority holds licences rights and which are used within a number of clinical and business applications utilised by NHS Scotland Health Boards for address verification and ancillary purposes. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing use and on which the efficient delivery of NHS Scotland's services to citizens relies. The Contracting Authority has embarked upon a programme of work aimed at transitioning from the use of these products to alternatives that are available from a contractual arrangement that is administered by the Scottish Government known as the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement. This contract provides continuity of service to allow that programme of work to progress. The contract will be for a period of one year.

### Procurement Information

The contracting authority holds licences rights which are used within a number of clinical and business applications utilised by NHS Scotland Health Boards for address verification and ancillary purposes. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing use and on which the efficient delivery of NHS Scotland's services to citizens relies. The Contracting Authority has embarked upon a programme of work aimed at transitioning from the use of these products to alternatives that are available from a contractual arrangement that is administered by the Scottish Government known as the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement. This contract provides continuity of service to allow that programme of work to progress. The contract will be for a period of one year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010756-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £530,984 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010756-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822953
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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