---
title: "Legal Services Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822924"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822924.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Legal Services Support

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822924

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently concluded a procurement process titled "Legal Services Support" within the health industry category. This procurement, situated in Edinburgh, Scotland, reached the Award stage on 5th February 2026, and was conducted under an open procedure method. The initiative involved engaging a legal firm to assist with contracting processes for the NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services procurement. CMS Cameron McKenna has been awarded this contract, which was signed on 7th January 2026. The contract spans over 10 months, with the prospect of nine additional monthly extensions, and holds a value of £702,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those equipped to handle contracts for public sector and health-related projects. With the awarded contract underway, companies that offer similar services might explore collaboration opportunities or prepare for similar future tenders. Although CMS Cameron McKenna, a large-scale supplier, won the contract, other legal service providers can still gain insights from this process to position themselves competitively in upcoming opportunities within the public procurement landscape. Businesses with expertise in contract documentation and supporting procurement processes can find avenues for growth by targeting similar government-related projects.

## Notice

NSS, through its Business Services Programme (BSP), has engaged a legal firm to support the procurement and contracting process for the NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS, through its Business Services Programme (BSP), has engaged a legal firm to support the procurement and contracting process for the NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services procurement. Legal support includes: - Creation of Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services contractual documentation - Supporting Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services procurement process - Producing the final Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services contracts - Other legal services as required in relation to the BSP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548951 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 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 | £702,000 |

## 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 | CMS CAMERON MCKENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548951

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548951
  Legal Services Support - NSS, through its Business Services Programme (BSP), has engaged a legal firm to support the procurement and contracting process for the NHS Scotland Business Systems Technology & Systems Integration Services procurement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822924

## Provenance

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