--- title: "Skilled Practitioners DPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")" published: "2018-07-05" --- # Skilled Practitioners DPS Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Skilled Practitioners DPS" to procure professional expertise across various service categories. This procurement process, characterised as a selective method or restricted procedure, encompasses several lots including fields such as epidemiology, marketing and creative services, portfolio management, operational excellence, and digital expertise. Currently, registrations to join this DPS are open and will remain so throughout its lifetime for all new participants who meet the minimum qualification criteria. The relevant location for these services is Edinburgh, UK, with key documents detailing the awards available for public review. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health-related services, marketing strategy development, project management, and digital transformation solutions. Businesses capable of delivering professional expertise within these categories, especially those demonstrating past experience and a clear value proposition, are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector should explore the ability to join the DPS, as it allows for ongoing participation in various opportunities during its operational period. ## Notice The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice ### Lot Information Epedemiology expertise This is a grouped award notice for this lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st April 2018 to 30th June 2018. There was 1 award made in the qtr for the following competition HPS Vet Advisor Renewal: As this is a DPS changes in duration can be effected by a communication to OJEU. Marketing & Creative Services Specialists This is a grouped award notice for the Marketing Lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st April 2018 to 30th June 2018. there was 1 award made in the qtr for the following competition Health Marketing and Design Campaign Renewal: As this is a DPS changes in duration can be effected by a communication to OJEU. Portfolio, Programme & Project Management Services This is a grouped award notice for this lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st April 2018 to 30th June 2018. There was 1 award made in the qtr for the following competition Programme Assurance and Process Improvement Renewal: As this is a DPS changes in duration can be effected by a communication to OJEU. Operational Excellence & Service Transformation This is a grouped award notice for this lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st April 2018 to 30th June 2018. There was 1 award made in the qtr for the following competition NHB Collaboration Work Renewal: As this is a DPS changes in duration can be effected by a communication to OJEU. Digital Expertise This is a grouped award notice for this lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st April 2018 to 30th June 2018. There were 2 awards made in the qtr for the following competitions Digital Publications System Digital Transformation - Intranet Prototype Renewal: As this is a DPS changes in duration can be effected by a communication to OJEU. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324483 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72400000 - Internet services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 85100000 - Health services - 85148000 - Medical analysis services - 85200000 - Veterinary services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324483 - 19 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317199 - 5 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305718 - 5 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297676 - 25 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290656 - 14 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273512 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB273512 Skilled Practitioners DPS - The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290656 Skilled Practitioners DPS - The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297676 Skilled Practitioners DPS - The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305718 Skilled Practitioners DPS - The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317199 Skilled Practitioners DPS - The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324483 Skilled Practitioners DPS - The Authority(s) are establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) split into a number of Categories (lots) for Professional Expertise. The DPS will be operated on a fully electronic basis and is open to new entrants throughout its life who meet the minimum criteria specified for each Category within this notice ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.htmlh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000479479.json.