Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1312756000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pre Market Consultation for Primary and Community Care
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), on behalf of NHS Scotland, is conducting a market engagement exercise to explore potential digital solutions that could support the management of Primary and Community Care (PaCC).
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation is to gather accurate and up-to-date information from the market to:
Identify proven contract and technical migration strategies and implementation approaches and system enhancements that align with the needs of Primary and Community Care, as outlined in this document.
Confirm the presence of willing suppliers who will be expected to provide a managed service for all PaCC applications for a yet to be defined period of multiple years, post go-live.
Obtain indicative information on estimated implementation timelines, approximate costs, and estimated ongoing support charges for proposed solutions.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), on behalf of NHS Scotland, is conducting a market engagement exercise to explore potential digital solutions that could support the management of Primary and Community Care (PaCC).
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation is to gather accurate and up-to-date information from the market to:
Identify proven contract and technical migration strategies and implementation approaches and system enhancements that align with the needs of Primary and Community Care, as outlined in this document.
Confirm the presence of willing suppliers who will be expected to provide a managed service for all PaCC applications for a yet to be defined period of multiple years, post go-live.
Obtain indicative information on estimated implementation timelines, approximate costs, and estimated ongoing support charges for proposed solutions.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 April 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=813453.
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