---
title: "NHS Inform and API Layer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828348"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# NHS Inform and API Layer

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828348

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is the buying organisation for the public procurement process titled "NHS Inform and API Layer" in the health and general public services category. This contract has been awarded to Computacenter to develop a controlled test environment that demonstrates how a modern CMS can enhance user experience for NHS Inform patients and users. The contract, which is valued at GBP 449,631, was signed on 30 March 2026. It took place under an open procedure within the services industry category, with delivery expected in the Glasgow region, noted as UKM82. The procurement has now reached the contract stage, with the award notice published accordingly.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for larger businesses with expertise in IT services and CMS integration to showcase their ability to improve critical healthcare information systems. Given that the procurement method was open, businesses with a strong foundation in developing user-centric tech solutions and operating under a framework agreement could find similar opportunities beneficial. This initiative emphasises the Scottish Government’s focus on enhancing public service delivery, thus presenting prospects for companies to forge long-term strategic relationships in the public sector.

## Notice

create a controlled test environment to demonstrate how a modern CMS can enhance the NHS Inform experience for patients and users. The PoC will validate technical feasibility, user experience improvements, and operational benefits, providing a clear evidence base for future adoption.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

create a controlled test environment to demonstrate how a modern CMS can enhance the NHS Inform experience for patients and users. The PoC will validate technical feasibility, user experience improvements, and operational benefits, providing a clear evidence base for future adoption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553157 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 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 | £449,631 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553157

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553157
  NHS Inform and API Layer - create a controlled test environment to demonstrate how a modern CMS can enhance the NHS Inform experience for patients and users. The PoC will validate technical feasibility, user experience improvements, and operational benefits, providing a clear evidence base for future adoption.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828348

## Provenance

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