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title: "Right Decision Service (RDS) - Contract Modification (Extension of Term) under Regulation 72"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815931"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Right Decision Service (RDS) - Contract Modification (Extension of Term) under Regulation 72

Buyer: HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815931

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## Summary

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is overseeing the modification of its contract for the Right Decision Service (RDS), a pivotal clinical decision support platform under NHS Scotland. This contract modification, necessitated by recent confirmation of funding, entails extending the contract term beyond the original expiry of 13 March 2026. The extension, permitted under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, ensures continuity while an independent review of the service informs future procurement strategies. The procurement method employed is limited, bypassing prior publication to avoid disruption to this nationally significant service. The main procurement category is services, and the current contract stage is complete, with the recent signing of the extension occurring on 30 January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in health services and technology sectors, particularly those capable of providing seamless integration with national health systems. With a contract value of £2,000,000, there is potential for significant business growth by engaging in this critical public health initiative. The procurement process primarily suits established entities with experience in delivering complex health solutions and those capable of swift scaling to meet national requirements. The opportunity is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises like Tactuum Ltd, which have been recognized as suitable suppliers in this domain.

## Notice

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice gives advance public notice that Healthcare Improvement Scotland intends to modify its existing call-off contract for the Right Decision Service (RDS) solely to extend the contract term beyond the current expiry of 13 March 2026. The modification is required because confirmation of guaranteed funding for the continued delivery of RDS has only recently been secured. It is therefore not feasible to identify and implement an alternative route to market without risking disruption to this nationally used clinical decision support platform. A contract extension is therefore necessary to ensure continuity while HIS completes the next steps in establishing the appropriate procurement route. Healthcare Improvement Scotland is commissioning an independent review of Right Decision Service technology which will inform the future procurement approach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Right Decision Service (RDS) is a nationally deployed clinical decision support platform supporting a wide range of clinical and operational functions across NHS Scotland. The service is technically complex and closely integrated with multiple national systems, and therefore requires uninterrupted continuity. Healthcare Improvement Scotland intends to modify the existing RDS contract under Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This modification consists solely of an extension to the contract term. The need for modification has arisen due to recent confirmation of guaranteed funding, the timing of which could not have been foreseen at the time the original contract was awarded. This confirmation has resulted in a compressed timeframe between funding certainty and the current contract expiry date. As a consequence, it is not feasible to prepare and implement an alternative procurement route, and any associated transition, without creating a material risk of disruption to a critical clinical decision support service. The extension is proportionate and necessary to maintain service continuity while the authority prepares an appropriate procurement route. Extension structure: * Initial extension: 14 March 2026 to 13 March 2027 * Options: One 12-month extension to a maximum of 13 March 2028, applied only if required to maintain continuity while HIS determines and prepares the appropriate procurement route under the Regulations.. A standstill period of 10 calendar days will be observed before the modification is entered into.

Options: A fixed extension period of up to 12 months to a maximum of 13 March 2028 if required to complete the appropriate procurement route.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The modification is strictly limited to an extension of the contract term. The authority has only recently received confirmation of secured funding, which was not foreseeable when the original contract was awarded. This has resulted in insufficient time before the current expiry to determine and implement the appropriate route to market without risking disruption to a critical national service. The modification does not alter the technical requirements of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548434 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND |
| 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 | TACTUUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548434

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548434
  Right Decision Service (RDS) - Contract Modification (Extension of Term) under Regulation 72 - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice gives advance public notice that Healthcare Improvement Scotland intends to modify its existing call-off contract for the Right Decision Service (RDS) solely to extend the contract term beyond the current expiry of 13 March 2026. The modification is required because confirmation of guaranteed funding for the continued delivery of RDS has only recently been secured. It is therefore not feasible to identify and implement an alternative route to market without risking disruption to this nationally used clinical decision support platform. A contract extension is therefore necessary to ensure continuity while HIS completes the next steps in establishing the appropriate procurement route. Healthcare Improvement Scotland is commissioning an independent review of Right Decision Service technology which will inform the future procurement approach.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=815931
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815931

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