Business Services Client-Side Partner
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
19 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
A 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. 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
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.
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Capgemini
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Sword IT Solutions
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The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Key Dates
Published
19 August 2026
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