---
title: "NHSS Test Automation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825134"
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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: "2026-03-03"
---

# NHSS Test Automation

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825134

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## Summary

The procurement process for "NHSS Test Automation" was conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh. This contract falls under the health industry category and is specifically related to services within digital technology projects and services. The procurement method was an open procedure, and it has reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 15th February 2026. The main goal of the tender is to advance test automation across the Software Engineering and Application Management (SEAM) area of Digital and Security (DaS). Businesses were invited to bid, with submissions required by a specific date in a competitive environment. The contract, valued at £72,000, was awarded to Stellar Omada, a large-scale enterprise based in Edinburgh.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology and cyber services, especially those with expertise in test automation and implementation support. Companies that can align with NHS NSS’s strategic goals and provide innovative solutions to enhance their digital service capabilities may find this to be a promising area for business growth. While larger firms like Stellar Omada have already shown capability in securing contracts in this sector, SMEs with niche expertise in digital technology solutions may also consider positioning themselves competitively for future opportunities in similar public procurement processes.

## Notice

The objective of this procurement is to identify a partner who can work alongside resources within the Software Engineering and Application Management (SEAM) area of Digital and Security (DaS) to further progress test automation within the organisation, across SEAM and other areas which utilise the test tooling and services provided. This follows a successful phase 1 engagement where current state was evaluated, and future roadmap proposed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is run on Digital Technology and Cyber Services DPS Lot 1 - digital technology projects and services This Invitation to Tender will be used to select an appropriate organisation who will assist NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) to accelerate the delivery and increase the capacity and capability to implement the progressive steps surrounding test automation approach and practices identified during the discovery phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550731 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 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 | £72,000 |

## 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 | STELLAR OMADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550731

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550731
  NHSS Test Automation - The objective of this procurement is to identify a partner who can work alongside resources within the Software Engineering and Application Management (SEAM) area of Digital and Security (DaS) to further progress test automation within the organisation, across SEAM and other areas which utilise the test tooling and services provided. This follows a successful phase 1 engagement where current state was evaluated, and future roadmap proposed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825134

## Provenance

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