Planning

Electronic Blood Products Ordering System

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 13:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Services Scotland (NSS), acting on behalf of NHS Scotland, is currently in the planning stage for the potential procurement of an Electronic Blood Products Ordering System (eBPOS). This procurement process falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on medical software development services. The intended location for this procurement is within the region of UKM (United Kingdom, specifically Scotland). Interested businesses are requested to download and complete the eBPOS Questionnaire by 17:00 on Monday, 28 October 2024. There will be further communication about this procurement process, scheduled for 4 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services related to healthcare, particularly those experienced in medical software development. It offers potential growth by allowing companies to showcase their capabilities in developing and supporting electronic ordering systems. Suitable businesses for this opportunity would include those with a proven track record in software development, consulting, and ongoing IT support, especially within the healthcare sector. The results of this planning exercise are intended to inform NHS Scotland’s decision-making process and may lead to a formal tendering process in the future, thus providing a platform for growth and increased collaboration with public healthcare organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Blood Products Ordering System

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is exploring the options for the possible procurement of an electronic ordering system The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand current and, in development, market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, on behalf of NHS Scotland with indicative costs associated with the incremental implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the current and developing market and to consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform NHS Scotland decision making process in respect of the implementation of an electronic solution and may or may not result in a future tendering exercise. Any submission received in response to this exercise does not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. Respondents should also note that NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service or NHS Scotland will not be responsible for any costs and expenses that may be incurred in responding to this exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has a requirement to implement an electronic ordering solution to allow NHS Scotland Hospitals to place orders for blood and blood products including special components for specific patient groups (e.g. platelet refractory patients, sickle cell patients ...)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028272-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Ruaridh Armitage
Contact Email
ruaridh.armitage@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

Further Information

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