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title: "C002154 Reassessment of Turas Platform Technology Review and Exploration of Commercial Platform Options"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810665"
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buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
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# C002154 Reassessment of Turas Platform Technology Review and Exploration of Commercial Platform Options

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810665

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland has initiated an open procurement process for the project titled "C002154 Reassessment of Turas Platform Technology Review and Exploration of Commercial Platform Options." This tender falls under the industry category of Health services and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 10th October 2025 at 13:00. Interested parties can submit their proposals via electronic submission. This initiative invites expert organisations with at least five years of experience in cloud-based platform reviews and strategic technology assessments to conduct a critical review of existing technical assessments and explore commercial platform options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud technology and strategic IT assessments to engage with a vital health service organisation. Companies with a background in platform reviews, particularly those experienced in the incorporation of AI and emerging technologies, will find this tender well-suited. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public health sector and contribute to potential enhancements in the Turas platform infrastructure. Furthermore, the project allows bidders to propose innovative solutions and recommendations that could improve the platform's functionality and adaptability in alignment with NHS Education for Scotland's strategic goals.

## Notice

We are seeking an expert organisation with at least 5 years of experience in cloud-based platform reviews and strategic technology assessments. The successful supplier will: -Conduct a critical review of the March 2024 technical assessment, and options appraisal, identifying any gaps or assumptions that may no longer hold. -Undertake an evaluation of commercial platform options, including those previously dismissed, with a focus on current capabilities, adaptability, and alignment with NES's strategic goals. -Assess how recent advances in AI and other technologies could influence platform design, functionality, and user expectations. -Provide revised recommendations on whether to build upon the existing Turas infrastructure or transition to a new solution, including hybrid or modular approaches.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As a minimum the successful supplier will carry out the following tasks and produce the following deliverables (this list is not exhaustive, additional tasks may be added in agreement with the successful supplier): 1. Reassess the original March 2024 Technical Review and resulting Options Appraisal, and provide a critique, and recommended next steps. 2. Investigate the viability of commercial platform options, including cost, scalability, interoperability, and alignment with our vision for the platform. 3. Consider how AI and other emerging technologies could be incorporated to enhance platform functionality (e.g., personalised learning, career copilot, predictive analytics), meeting evolving 4. Recommend a preferred strategic direction (e.g., build, buy, hybrid) with rationale in the form of an updated Options Appraisal*. (Recommendations must consider the complexity of the social care landscape. 5. Include an assessment of commercial models (licensing, hosting, vendor lock-in risks, data residency) and an overview of market trends in digital learning platforms (UK and international public sector comparators). 6. Include a suggested delivery plan with resource requirements.

Renewal: 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543159 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALLSCOPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543159
- 19 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539580

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539580
  C002154 Reassessment of Turas Platform Technology Review and Exploration of Commercial Platform Options - We are seeking an expert organisation with at least 5 years of experience in cloud-based platform reviews and strategic technology assessments. The successful supplier will: -Conduct a critical review of the March 2024 technical assessment, and options appraisal, identifying any gaps or assumptions that may no longer hold. -Undertake an evaluation of commercial platform options, including those previously dismissed, with a focus on current capabilities, adaptability, and alignment with NES's strategic goals. -Assess how recent advances in AI and other technologies could influence platform design, functionality, and user expectations. -Provide revised recommendations on whether to build upon the existing Turas infrastructure or transition to a new solution, including hybrid or modular approaches.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543159
  C002154 Reassessment of Turas Platform Technology Review and Exploration of Commercial Platform Options - We are seeking an expert organisation with at least 5 years of experience in cloud-based platform reviews and strategic technology assessments. The successful supplier will: -Conduct a critical review of the March 2024 technical assessment, and options appraisal, identifying any gaps or assumptions that may no longer hold. -Undertake an evaluation of commercial platform options, including those previously dismissed, with a focus on current capabilities, adaptability, and alignment with NES's strategic goals. -Assess how recent advances in AI and other technologies could influence platform design, functionality, and user expectations. -Provide revised recommendations on whether to build upon the existing Turas infrastructure or transition to a new solution, including hybrid or modular approaches.

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- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810665

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