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title: "NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000560582"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-10-16"
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# NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560582

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is launching a tender for the "NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract", aimed at establishing a unified eRostering system across the NHS in Scotland. This initiative supports NHSScotland's Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care, which was published in April 2018. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th November 2018. The contract's estimated value is £20 million, and the services required include development, hosting, and maintenance of the new system, with an emphasis on local management across NHS Boards in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems integration and workforce management technologies. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and meet financial criteria, including a minimum turnover, are encouraged to participate. Given the scale of the project, bidders will need to show capability in training, data migration, and adhering to specific compliance standards, making this an excellent opportunity for firms looking to expand within the health sector in Scotland.

## Notice

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are procuring a Contract for a single eRostering System across the NHS in Scotland. NHSScotland (NHSS) published a new Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care in April 1018. This strategy sets out a commitment to build a national approach to the use of digital technologies. The workforce of NHSS is our most valuable resource. We need to ensure that we deploy that workforce in a way that most effectively meets the needs of patients; we need to ensure that our staff have access to information about their working patterns that enable them to manage their working lives, including accessing additional shifts in an easy and intuitive way; we need our rostering systems to be capable of operating across traditional NHSBoard boundaries. Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority NHS NSS and NHS Nes on behalf of NHSScotland seeks to procure a new national eRostering solution and replace the existing disparate arrangements in place across the various NHS Boards. It requires the system to be capable of interfacing with other relevant NHSScotland business systems to allow automated import and export of data to and from these. The services to be provided within the scope of the contract are: A single eRostering solution and associated business model for NHSScotland, with localised management and delivery of the eRostering services across individual Health Boards, sites and units. System hosting, maintenance and development Data migration from existing disparate Board systems to the single solution User training and skills transfer - during implementation and ongoing throughout the term of the contract Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.

Options: The ITT documents will describe possible future functionality that may be required at a later date.

Renewal: The initial 7 years may be extended to 10 years with each additional year after 7 being optional

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334565 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 16 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334565
- 11 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334180

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334180&idx=2
  15th October 2018 - Please complete and upload to the postbox by the 12 Nov 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334180
  NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are procuring a Contract for a single eRostering System across the NHS in Scotland. NHSScotland (NHSS) published a new Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care in April 1018. This strategy sets out a commitment to build a national approach to the use of digital technologies. The workforce of NHSS is our most valuable resource. We need to ensure that we deploy that workforce in a way that most effectively meets the needs of patients; we need to ensure that our staff have access to information about their working patterns that enable them to manage their working lives, including accessing additional shifts in an easy and intuitive way; we need our rostering systems to be capable of operating across traditional NHSBoard boundaries. Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334565
  NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are procuring a Contract for a single eRostering System across the NHS in Scotland. NHSScotland (NHSS) published a new Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care in April 1018. This strategy sets out a commitment to build a national approach to the use of digital technologies. The workforce of NHSS is our most valuable resource. We need to ensure that we deploy that workforce in a way that most effectively meets the needs of patients; we need to ensure that our staff have access to information about their working patterns that enable them to manage their working lives, including accessing additional shifts in an easy and intuitive way; we need our rostering systems to be capable of operating across traditional NHSBoard boundaries. Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560582
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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