Planning

Endoscopy Reporting System PIN

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

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Planning

31 May 2021 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, widely known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently planning a procurement process for an Endoscopy Reporting System. This procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The initiative is in its planning stage, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions set for Friday, 18th June 2021. The NSS seeks both off-the-shelf solutions and those requiring further development, and is engaging with suppliers to gather insights that will help shape their requirements for endoscopy pathways across various specialties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health technology, particularly those offering electronic reporting and image capture systems. Companies able to provide comprehensive solutions for endoscopy procedures, especially those with capabilities to adapt software for diverse medical settings, will find this tender particularly relevant. Suppliers interested in engaging with NHS Scotland's Digital Strategy or offering cloud-based systems may particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Endoscopy Reporting System PIN

Notice Description

NSS is coordinating the procurement of a solution capable of supporting the delivery of Endoscopy pathways. An "off the shelf" solution is sought; however, solutions that need further development to meet requirements may also be of interest. Three companies, currently provide the endoscopy reporting systems' software. Endoscopic procedures are carried out at 36 sites across Scotland incorporating 163 stacks which capture endoscopic images. Electronic reporting and image capture is required across specialities. This is a market testing exercise and the information gathered will allow NSS to determine their options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS is coordinating the procurement of a solution capable of supporting the delivery of Endoscopy pathways. An "off the shelf" solution is sought; however, solutions that need further development to meet requirements may also be of interest. Three companies, currently provide the endoscopy reporting systems' software. Endoscopic procedures are carried out at 36 sites across Scotland incorporating 163 stacks which capture endoscopic images. Electronic reporting and image capture is required across specialities. Functional and non-functional requirements are being developed in partnership with NHS Board clinical, services and technical staff. NHS Scotland's Digital Strategy aims to support the requirement for a 'Once for Scotland' approach and, wherever possible, a preference for cloud-based systems. One endoscopy reporting system that covers the following endoscopy specialties is required: - GI endoscopy including surgical in theatres. - Bronchoscopy - Cystoscopy In the future, we may be interested in other areas including, but not limited to: - Gynaecology - ENT. Interested suppliers please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice. Please respond as per instructions in the questionnaire document. Closing date for questionnaire submissions is Friday 18th June 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655631
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416800
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

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

CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

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
31 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2022Expired
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
George Futcher
Contact Email
george.futcher@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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