---
title: "Skilled Practitioner DPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000571065"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000571065.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-01-23"
---

# Skilled Practitioner DPS

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000571065

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, concerns the "Skilled Practitioner DPS." This procurement falls under the health sector and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The process is currently in the Award stage, having culminated with the signing of contracts on 19th and 20th December 2018. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) allows for continuous entry throughout its duration, with the method of procurement specified as selective under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in professional services related to digital expertise and operational excellence. Companies such as IT service providers, consultancy firms, and those engaged in health services transformation would be particularly well-suited to compete. The DPS framework not only opens the door for new entrants but also enables ongoing collaboration for businesses that can consistently meet the required criteria throughout the contract's lifespan.

## 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

Digital Expertise

There is one award for the Digital Lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st October 2018 to 31st December 2018. NSSMS365 Project

Operational Excellence & Service Transformation

This is an award notice for the Operational Excellence & Service Transformation lot covering awards made in the qtr from 1st October 2018 to 31st December 2018. there was 1 award made in the qtr for the following competition Data Service Discovery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342894 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 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 | £96,765 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN; PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342894

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342894
  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-r6ebe6-0000571065

## Provenance

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