---
title: "Payroll System for NHS Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731357"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-05-04"
---

# Payroll System for NHS Scotland

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731357

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) is planning a tender for a Payroll System for NHS Scotland. The tender falls under the services category and is in the planning stage. The closing date for questionnaire responses is Noon on Tuesday 16th May. The procurement will take place in Scotland, with the contracting authority located in Edinburgh, UK. The Payroll System will provide end-to-end functionality for payroll processes within the NHS Scotland technology environment.

This tender for the Payroll System by NHS National Services Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technology services, particularly those experienced in developing payroll solutions within complex healthcare settings. Companies with a proven track record in implementing similar solutions for large organisations will be well-suited to compete. The tender process involves submitting questionnaire responses by the specified deadline. Businesses capable of integrating with external applications, providing high system up-time, and supporting complex data migration are encouraged to participate in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is considering procurement of a payroll product to be built within the wider NHS Scotland technology environment. The solution will provide end to end functionality for the core processes operated by professionals in payroll roles and will cater for self-service payroll processes for all NHSScotland employees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is considering procurement of a payroll product to be built within the wider NHS Scotland technology environment. The solution will provide end to end functionality for the core processes operated by professionals in payroll roles and will cater for self-service payroll processes for all NHSScotland employees. The data underpinning these processes will be stored and updated in real-time, viewable via standard and user-configurable dashboards and reports, subject to role access permissions. Management information (MI) reporting will be available at NHSScotland level and NHS Board level, with configuration allowing reporting at user-defined sub-levels. The solution will have the ability to integrate with external applications and have a high system up-time. It will operate within an enterprise environment with multiple client device types, numerous productivity applications and security configurations, eg, users working from home and office locations, Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams. The solution will be capable of handling high volume, complex data migration to support successful implementation. The vendor will be expected to provide evidence of successful implementation and operation of the solution for an organisation of at least similar size and complexity as NHSScotland.. Please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice and submit as per instructions in the document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477864 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477864

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY477864&idx=2
  12th May 2023 - questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY477864&idx=1
  4th May 2023 - PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477864
  Payroll System for NHS Scotland - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is considering procurement of a payroll product to be built within the wider NHS Scotland technology environment. The solution will provide end to end functionality for the core processes operated by professionals in payroll roles and will cater for self-service payroll processes for all NHSScotland employees.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=731357
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731357
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

## Provenance

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