---
title: "Skilled Practitioner DPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562562"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562562.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-11-02"
---

# Skilled Practitioner DPS

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562562

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) procurement titled "Skilled Practitioner DPS", initiated on 18th September 2018. This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The process followed a selective procurement method and was established to facilitate access to professional expertise across various categories. Although this particular process is now complete, the DPS mechanism allows new entrants to participate based on specified minimum criteria throughout its lifespan.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs specialising in sustainability consultancy, particularly those experienced in developing behaviour change campaigns and promotional materials for healthcare and public sector clients. Businesses with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and web content development related to sustainability would find this procurement well-suited to their services. With competition including two bids, the process reflects a collaborative approach to enhancing public service delivery in Scotland, creating room for innovative solutions and partnerships in the sector.

## 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

Lot 1

- A range of skills covering the services cited above; Require a supplier who has relevant experience in developing sustainabiltiy behaviour change campaigns, development of promotional material, stakeholder engagement, development of web content (in relation to sustainability), and other sustainability consultancy services. Experience of working in the healthcare sector and/or the public sector would be preferred .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335990 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TEVIOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335990

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335990
  Skilled Practitioner 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-r6ebe6-0000562562

## Provenance

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