---
title: "NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000697657"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000697657.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-07-13"
---

# NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000697657

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise." This service is intended to support NSS Finance and the NSS Practitioner & Counter Fraud Services (P&CFS) business units. The contract was awarded on 20th June 2022, with a value of £210,000, and the procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a restricted procedure. The project falls under the health industry category and has its delivery based in Edinburgh, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in finance and digital consulting, particularly those that can offer expertise in Blackline software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and firms with a strong background in supporting public health services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, organisations with experience in public sector frameworks and an understanding of the requirements of NHS services could find advantageous openings by engaging with NHS NSS in subsequent procurement processes.

## Notice

The contract scope is for the delivery of Blackline Expertise services to support both NSS Finance and NSS Practitioner & Counter Fraud Services (P&CFS) business units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition issued on Lot 5 (Digital Expertise) of NP602016 Skilled Practitioners DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453878 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## 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 | CONTINUATE DIGITAL CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453878

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453878
  NSS222320 BlackLine Expertise - The contract scope is for the delivery of Blackline Expertise services to support both NSS Finance and NSS Practitioner & Counter Fraud Services (P&CFS) business units.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697657
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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