Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
NP5087
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
UK
E-mail: jim.binnie@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Payroll System for NHS Scotland
Reference number: NP5087
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is considering procurement of a payroll product to be built within the wider NHS Scotland technology environment.
The solution will provide end to end functionality for the core processes operated by professionals in payroll roles and will cater for self-service payroll processes for all NHSScotland employees.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is considering procurement of a payroll product to be built within the wider NHS Scotland technology environment.
The solution will provide end to end functionality for the core processes operated by professionals in payroll roles and will cater for self-service payroll processes for all NHSScotland employees.
The data underpinning these processes will be stored and updated in real-time, viewable via standard and user-configurable dashboards and reports, subject to role access permissions. Management information (MI) reporting will be available at NHSScotland level and NHS Board level, with configuration allowing reporting at user-defined sub-levels.
The solution will have the ability to integrate with external applications and have a high system up-time. It will operate within an enterprise environment with multiple client device types, numerous productivity applications and security configurations, eg, users working from home and office locations, Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
The solution will be capable of handling high volume, complex data migration to support successful implementation.
The vendor will be expected to provide evidence of successful implementation and operation of the solution for an organisation of at least similar size and complexity as NHSScotland.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice and submit as per instructions in the document.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/02/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Closing date for questionnaire responses is Noon on Tuesday 16th May. Please submit as per instructions in the attached document.
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=731357.
(SC Ref:731357)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/05/2023