Official UK procurement notice
Business Services Client-Side Partner
Authority: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionA procurement process for an integrated ERP system is currently in progress. The ERP system will replace the current Payroll, HR, Finance and Procurement systems currently being used by Scotland’s 21 Health Boards.
Public Services Delivery Scotland has procured a Client-Side Partner (CSP) to support the Business Services Programme in implementing the ERP solution, whilst also supporting the consequential changes to personnel and the ways in which they work.
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Technical and CommercialAwardedRenewal
The technical and commercial requirements to support the Business Services Programme and Health Boards in delivering NHS Scotland responsibilities in relation to the ERP implementation, including reviewing, assessing and assuring the activities of the awarded Systems Integrator to achieve the successful design and implementation of the new ERP system
Lot #2People and Service DesignAwardedRenewal
Relates to people and service design elements. This includes the common operating model (design and execution), change management and advising on the ERP system roll-out from a people and culture perspective.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Technical and Commercial | 96 | 34 | |
| 2 · People and Service Design | 100 | 30 |
- Economic & financial standing
Bidders are required to provide statement of accounts or extracts relating to their business for the previous 3 years. The Authority may require bidders to provide additional information to demonstrate financial standing. Additional information can include but not limited to:
- parent company accounts (if applicable) –
- deeds of guarantee banker’s statements and references - accountants’ references
- management accounts
- financial projections, including cash flow forecasts
- details and evidence of previous contracts, including contract values
- capital availability
- guarantees may be required from parent companies and from banks.
Bidders who cannot provide suitable evidence of a secure financial standing may be excluded from the procurement.
Minimum: Bidders must demonstrate the following financial capacity over the last 3 years: - Lot 1 only - turnover in respect of its most recent three full financial years must have been equal to or more than GBP 8m per annum. - Lot 2 only - turnover in respect of its most recent three ful…
- Price carries 30–34 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 27 Apr 2026, 15:24 BST
- Last source update
- 19 Aug 2026, 13:40 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 27 May 2026 – …
- Authority reference
NP06826MC- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-079000- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bdbFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts:
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session
Publisher note: The value listed in Section II.1.7 encompasses the total value for both Lots 1 and 2 across the initial 48 month contract term plus the optional extension period of 12 months. (SC Ref:839917)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 27 May 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 27 May 2026, 17:00 BST
Timeline
27 May 2026 → 19 Aug 2026 · 3 dates- Submission deadline148 days ago27 May 2026, 17:00 BST
- Bids opened148 days ago27 May 2026, 17:00 BST
- Notice published64 days ago19 Aug 2026, 13:40 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete19 Aug 2026, 13:40 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Technical and Commercial1 award | |||
| CapgeminiSubcontracting: Capgemini intend to sub-contract elements of this contract to Veran Performance Limited for targeted delivery support. | £10,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · People and Service Design1 award | |||
| CapgeminiSubcontracting: Capgemini intend to sub-contract elements of this contract to Veran Performance Limited for targeted delivery support. | £3,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Technical and Commercial | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 2 · People and Service Design | 8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body
- Sheriff Court HouseReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- CapgeminiAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.