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Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS]

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) for the establishment of a single supplier framework aimed at replacing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) across all NHS Health Boards in Scotland. This initiative is part of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and is classified under the health industry. The procurement is in the award stage, with a total contract value of £40 million. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 14th December 2020. The procurement method utilised is a competitive procedure with negotiation, which may be beneficial for suppliers who can demonstrate capable qualifications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, implementation, and maintenance services within the health sector. Companies with capabilities in delivering modern LIMS, especially those experienced with health data management, will find this framework particularly suitable as it encompasses a long-term contract with NHS Health Boards for up to ten years, allowing ample scope for sustainable business growth and partnerships within the public health sphere in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS]

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a single supplier framework on behalf of all NHS Health Boards in Scotland for the replacement of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The implementation of a common, modern LIMS is required to help realise the aims of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and also to be a key enabler for the National Laboratories Programme to deliver NHS Scotland's strategic aim for clinical laboratory services in the form of a Distributed Service Model (DSM). The intention is that the new LIMS will meet the requirements of all core laboratory disciplines (Blood Sciences including Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, and Microbiology) including Genetics. This procurement facilitates the Programme in delivering standardisation of processes, workflow and coding, to enable multidisciplinary multi Board team working, to facilitate accurate, quicker, easier and timely sharing of laboratory data across Scotland, and to ensure that no matter where health care is delivered in Scotland, patients will have equitable access to efficient, effective, sustainable and affordable laboratory services. The services will include the software, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the software. It may also include the hosting of the system and software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement by NSS will provide LIMS services to the specification of a consortium of 11 NHS Health Boards and will provide a window of 5 years for all NHS Health Boards to replace their current LIMS services. It is the intention of each NHS Health Board to enter into a ten-year call off contracts (plus 2 * 36 month extension options) pursuant to which LIMS and related services will be delivered. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended, Integration Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014 and any local authorities established pursuant to the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

Options: A genetics system may be provided under this framework agreement. Hosting of the services may be provided under individual call off contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000634556
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453010
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

48814000 - Medical information systems

48814400 - Clinical information system

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212180 - Medical software development services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£216,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Citadel Health

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399715&idx=3
    17th November 2020 - NSS LIMS FA ESPD scoring instructions
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399715&idx=1
    17th November 2020 - ESPD
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399715&idx=2
    17th November 2020 - ESPD
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399715
    Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS] - NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a single supplier framework on behalf of all NHS Health Boards in Scotland for the replacement of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The implementation of a common, modern LIMS is required to help realise the aims of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and also to be a key enabler for the National Laboratories Programme to deliver NHS Scotland's strategic aim for clinical laboratory services in the form of a Distributed Service Model (DSM). The intention is that the new LIMS will meet the requirements of all core laboratory disciplines (Blood Sciences including Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, and Microbiology) including Genetics. This procurement facilitates the Programme in delivering standardisation of processes, workflow and coding, to enable multidisciplinary multi Board team working, to facilitate accurate, quicker, easier and timely sharing of laboratory data across Scotland, and to ensure that no matter where health care is delivered in Scotland, patients will have equitable access to efficient, effective, sustainable and affordable laboratory services. The services will include the software, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the software. It may also include the hosting of the system and software.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453010
    Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS] - NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a single supplier framework on behalf of all NHS Health Boards in Scotland for the replacement of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The implementation of a common, modern LIMS is required to help realise the aims of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and also to be a key enabler for the National Laboratories Programme to deliver NHS Scotland's strategic aim for clinical laboratory services in the form of a Distributed Service Model (DSM). The intention is that the new LIMS will meet the requirements of all core laboratory disciplines (Blood Sciences including Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, and Microbiology) including Genetics. This procurement facilitates the Programme in delivering standardisation of processes, workflow and coding, to enable multidisciplinary multi Board team working, to facilitate accurate, quicker, easier and timely sharing of laboratory data across Scotland, and to ensure that no matter where health care is delivered in Scotland, patients will have equitable access to efficient, effective, sustainable and affordable laboratory services. The services will include the software, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the software. It may also include the hosting of the system and software.

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