Planning

NHS Scotland Nutritional Analysis Tool

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

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Planning

24 Sep 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a procurement process for a Nutritional Analysis Tool aimed at enhancing hospital services across NHS Scotland. This project is currently in the planning stage, with the objective of gathering information regarding market capabilities and potential costs associated with the tool's implementation and ongoing support. The procurement is categorized under health services and is set within Scotland, with a deadline for questionnaire responses due by Noon on 26th October 2018. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest and respond to the attached questionnaire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in nutritional analysis software, healthcare services, or IT solutions tailored for health institutions. Companies with expertise in developing software systems that enhance regulatory compliance for healthcare standards will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. By participating in this process, businesses can not only contribute to improving nutritional care within NHS Scotland but also position themselves as potential partners in future related projects, fostering long-term growth and collaboration within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Scotland Nutritional Analysis Tool

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a nutritional analysis tool and recipe database for use in NHS Scotland hospitals. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: 1 understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and 2 provide NHS National Services Scotland with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 'Food in Hospitals National Catering and Nutrition Specification for Food and Fluid Provision in Hospitals in Scotland (FiH)' originally published in 2008 and revised in 2016 has been developed to support Scottish NHS Boards in implementing: 1. The Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) Standards for Food, Fluid, and Nutritional Care specifically standards 3 and 4 which relate to the provision of food and fluid in hospital. 2. The provision of appropriate food and fluid for patients who are nutritionally vulnerable and, 3. The delivery of a healthy balanced diet for patients who are considered to be 'nutritionally well', The FiH requires that all NHS Scotland catering operations should meet or exceed the required nutrient standards contained within the specification as a minimum. NHS Scotland wishes to procure a nutritional software system that can assist in demonstrating NHS board's compliance of these standards.. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. The results of this exercise will be used to inform NHS National Services Scotland's decision making process in respect of the implementation of a solution and may or may not result in a future procurement. Suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000558481
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332357
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2019Expired
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
jim.binnie@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756059

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

Notice Documents

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