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Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2022 at 15:37

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 13:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a tender for an eValidation System, a vital software solution aimed at enhancing blood and tissue product services in Scotland. The contract, which has a total value of £813,383, was awarded to Kneat Solutions Ltd and includes a seven-year term with options for annual extensions. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the delivery location is within Scotland. The tender was active until January 10, 2022, focusing on the provision of IT consulting, software development, and support services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, including software development and consulting companies. Businesses with experience in delivering complex software solutions, particularly in the healthcare domain, will find this tender relevant. The requirement for adherence to fair work practices and the potential for community benefits may also appeal to socially responsible firms that prioritise ethical contracting and workforce welfare. Companies committed to quality and compliance with public sector standards will be well-positioned to succeed in bidding for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

Notice Description

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. NSS, on behalf of NHSScotland, has awarded a contract to purchase support services for the eValidation System and other services associated with the software. The contract will be a seven year (7) term with the option of a yearly annual extension thereafter plus break options at the end of years three (3), four (4), five (5) and six (6).

Options: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Renewal: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fa81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006187-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£813,383 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kneat Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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