Planning

National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System

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

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 15:55

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring a national solution for managing adult screening programmes within Scotland. This project, titled "National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System," falls under the IT services category and is specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. It encompasses both NHS boards and public health stakeholders and aims to deliver operationally efficient and sustainable digital solutions across multiple screening programmes, including abdominal aortic aneurysm, bowel, breast, cervical, and lung screenings. The procurement seeks innovative digital solutions to create cohesive, person-centred services. Interested parties need to submit necessary documentation by 09 June 2025, with further notices expected on 11 March 2026. The procurement initiative is classified under the "services" main category and follows guidelines set by the European Union Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in creating comprehensive and innovative digital health solutions. Companies involved in consulting, software development, and internet support are well-suited to engage in this competition, especially if they can demonstrate capabilities in building flexible, data-driven platforms tailored for public health needs. Participation in this project can provide enterprises with a chance to significantly impact health service delivery in Scotland and expand their portfolio by supporting crucial national screening programmes. Businesses capable of devising cost-effective, scalable solutions that reduce operational complexities and improve user experiences across multiple sectors will likely find this opportunity lucrative and growth-promoting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is exploring options for the possible procurement of digital solution(s) to support the management of the screening programmes listed in the attachments, on behalf of NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The focus at this stage is on exploring the options for the possible procurement of digital solutions for NHS Scotland adult screening programmes that meet the needs of screening participants, NHS Boards, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland within the context of 'Once for Scotland'. Any solution being considered should deliver: - Appropriate and affordable technology, architecture, and infrastructure that supports a coherent public sector data-driven organisation - Ability to remove operational challenges, minimise operational risk and lower the burden of maintenance across NHS Scotland - Sustainable, flexible platform(s) enabling effective consistent, standardised processes - Person centred services with improved user experience to support joined up end to end processes The Adult screening programmes in scope are: 1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening 2. Bowel Screening 3. Breast Screening 4. Cervical Screening and National Colposcopy Clinical Information and Audit 5. Lung Screening

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019869-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
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
Not specified
Contact Email
nithin.mane@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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