--- title: "C002180 NHS Scotland Finance Academy Delivery Partner" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-02-20" --- # C002180 NHS Scotland Finance Academy Delivery Partner Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, operating as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting tender submissions for the NHS Scotland Finance Academy Delivery Partner project. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method being employed. This initiative seeks a partner to enhance the capabilities of NHS Scotland's finance community through structured training and engagement. Bids are due by 23 March 2026, with the contract value estimated at GBP 1,500,000. The project is located in Edinburgh and falls under the 'Health' industry category, aiming to bolster the strategic value and retention of NHS finance professionals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, training, and technology-driven solutions intended for the health sector. With an emphasis on upskilling and leadership development, firms with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive training programmes and technological enhancements are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract spans 360 days, with potential extensions enhancing long-term collaboration opportunities. Businesses able to demonstrate quality in their technical propositions alongside competitive pricing will benefit from aligning their growth strategies with this opportunity to support NHS Scotland's strategic goals. ## Notice The Common Services Agency is seeking to appoint an external partner to provide support to NHS Scotland's finance community through the development of the NHS Scotland Finance Academy (the Academy). The partner will assist in upskilling and developing NHS Scotland's finance professionals through structured training, leaderships skills, technology advancements and wider engagement support. NHS Scotland aims to work towards a strategic and value adding finance profession, ultimately improving both recruitment and retention. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Common Services Agency is seeking to appoint an external partner to provide support to NHS Scotland's finance community through the development of the NHS Scotland Finance Academy (the Academy). The partner will assist in upskilling and developing NHS Scotland's finance professionals through structured training, leaderships skills, technology advancements and wider engagement support. NHS Scotland aims to work towards a strategic and value adding finance profession, ultimately improving both recruitment and retention. Renewal: There is a possibility of a 2 x 1 year extension of this contract to be reviewed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550076 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550076 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550076 C002180 NHS Scotland Finance Academy Delivery Partner - The Common Services Agency is seeking to appoint an external partner to provide support to NHS Scotland's finance community through the development of the NHS Scotland Finance Academy (the Academy). The partner will assist in upskilling and developing NHS Scotland's finance professionals through structured training, leaderships skills, technology advancements and wider engagement support. NHS Scotland aims to work towards a strategic and value adding finance profession, ultimately improving both recruitment and retention. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000824306.json.