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title: "Digital Transformation Strategy & Architecture Consulting Services - Public Health"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822661"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Digital Transformation Strategy & Architecture Consulting Services - Public Health

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822661

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), focuses on consulting services for Digital Transformation Strategy and Architecture aimed at enhancing public health service delivery. The contracting entity, NSS, located in Edinburgh, seeks to optimise digital capabilities to bolster resilience across NHS Scotland's IT services. Alba Partners Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £467,400, under a limited procurement method, utilising a mini competition within a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement falls within the health sector and focuses on digital technology projects, underlining priorities like a 'cloud first' approach aligned with Scottish Government policy.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation, cloud solutions, and IT optimisation to engage with public health sector projects. Firms equipped to address complex IT infrastructure challenges, particularly those that can enhance resilience and service delivery, will find this procurement appealing. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and those offering comprehensive digital consulting services can compete effectively in this space due to the procurement method focusing on strategic improvements. This contract reflects a meaningful opportunity to foster business growth through valuable contributions to the NHS's digital initiatives.

## Notice

NHS National Services Scotland's (NSS) Digital and Security (DaS) is seeking to improve its resilience and optimise digital service delivery. NHS Scotland (NHSS) relies on a range of IT applications and services, particularly in public health that underpin the delivery of critical patient care. Seven of these services are currently under investigation. This requirement is in two parts - analysis of the current 'as is' state and recommendations of 'to be' options; options are expected to align with Scottish Government policy including 'cloud first'. A small piece of work related to the BoSS hosting was discovered during the initial stage of the engagement and was added to the contract as it is within scope and best delivered by this supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A mini competition via the Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS - Lot 1 Digital Technology Projects and Services.

### Procurement Information

A call off contract awarded via a mini competition using a dynamic purchasing system, as laid out under Regulation 35 of the Public (Contracts) Scotland Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552214 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | £467,400 |

## 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 | ALBA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552214

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552214
  Digital Transformation Strategy & Architecture Consulting Services - Public Health - NHS National Services Scotland's (NSS) Digital and Security (DaS) is seeking to improve its resilience and optimise digital service delivery. NHS Scotland (NHSS) relies on a range of IT applications and services, particularly in public health that underpin the delivery of critical patient care. Seven of these services are currently under investigation. This requirement is in two parts - analysis of the current 'as is' state and recommendations of 'to be' options; options are expected to align with Scottish Government policy including 'cloud first'. A small piece of work related to the BoSS hosting was discovered during the initial stage of the engagement and was added to the contract as it is within scope and best delivered by this supplier.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822661

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