Strategic Asset Management System (SAMS)

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

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Tender

02 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently initiating a tender for the 'Strategic Asset Management System (SAMS)', valued at £1,200,000. This procurement is classified under the health services category and will take place in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is in the active stage and is scheduled to close on 1 October 2021. NSS intends to procure a multi-faceted data collection system that will be used by all NHSScotland Boards and available to Northern Ireland's Department of Health. The procurement will follow a selective method, with electronic submissions accepted via the designated portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data management systems, particularly those with experience in the health sector. Companies that can provide innovative, integrated solutions for asset management, as well as robust support and training for users, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the aim of enhancing NHSScotland's operational efficiency and enabling strategic decision-making regarding property assets, this contract could positively impact firms that focus on delivering technology services, consultancy, and ongoing support in the public health domain.

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Notice Title

Strategic Asset Management System (SAMS)

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS)) wishes to procure a multi-faceted data collection system for all NHSScotland Boards. This framework is also available to Northern Ireland's Department of Health (DoH). The system will provide high-level strategic assessment of the current condition of the property assets and identify backlog maintenance costs. Data captured in the system will provide real time performance indicators and will enable NHSScotland Boards to establish where investment is needed and how well assets are performing to support services. Datasets consist of the following Mandatory elements: Estates Asset Management, Property Transactions, Fire Risk Assessments and Capital Investment; and Optional element: Asbestos. NHSScotland Boards will procure all mandatory elements. NHSScotland Boards and DoH may procure an optional Asbestos element. The solution will enable Boards to formally score and subsequently prioritise all their competing investment needs. The system will also enable Boards to analyse and demonstrate all property or proposed property lifecycle investment requirements over the full life of those assets to inform longer term investment planning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSScotland consists of 14 territorial Health Boards and 8 national Health Boards with over 4,500,000m2 of accommodation which has an estimated net book value of around 6.5Bn GB POUNDS. The estate has a broad range of accommodation ranging from large acute hospitals, community hospitals, community health centres to clinics. In addition, there are numerous independent General Practitioner (GP) and Dental Practices, Pharmacies and Opticians forming part of the Primary Care estate. NSS wishes to procure a multi-faceted Strategic Asset Management System (SAMS) to collect data for all NHSScotland Boards, to replace its existing system/s. Boards capture surveys of the existing land and property as part of their continued assessment of the current NHSScotland estate. By taking stock of the estate, future investment priorities can be identified together with opportunities for rationalisation. Datasets consist of the following mandatory elements: - Estates Asset Management - Property Transactions - Fire Risk Assessments - Capital Investment NHSScotland Boards and DoH may procure an optional Asbestos element. The existing system and working processes have been developed to maximise the utilisation of the data captured in relation the NHSScotland estate. Although NHSScotland has a mature property database along with well established practices, the time has come to engage the market in order to find a solution that will further enhance the value delivered by the existing data. NHSScotland require a solution that will provide the tools required now and into the future through utilising new technologies and working practices. SAMS will provide high level strategic information and assessments of the current property portfolio including backlog maintenance costs, condition, risks and lifecycle costs. Data captured in the system will provide real time performance indicators and enable Boards to establish where investment is required and how well assets are performing. The solution will enable Boards to formally score and subsequently prioritise competing investment needs. The system will also enable Boards to analyse and demonstrate all property or proposed property lifecycle investment requirements over the full life of those assets to inform longer term investment planning. This data will be used to inform numerous strategic documents published by NHSScotland and Scottish Government. For background information and context, please refer to the Property Manual Appraisal Manual as noted in the Memorandum of Information. Key Outputs 1) Agree rollout strategy with successful bidder - Develop and manage rollout roadmap - Support NSS to upload full existing dataset in agreed format to SAMS 2) User Acceptance Testing - Establish user profiles and permissions hierarchy - Establish targets for acceptance - Test existing data in new system - Establish a Provision of reports to NSS satisfaction 3) Training & Guidance - Ensure NHSScotland staff and working partners are fully trained - Support and provide NHSScotland specific guidance for operation of the System 4) Integrations - Ensure data is collected in a consistent and uniform manner that can be utilised across all NHSScotland national systems - Have the ability to export/import data to other national system, e.g. NHS Scotland Assure Information Management System via API, and other common file types, e.g., CSV, DWG, Excel, IFC, RVT and similar 5) Continuing support and Development - Staff Training - Report Development - System Development 6) Board Training - Ensure NHSScotland staff and appointed personnel, including external parties such as Survey Partners and other associates, are fully trained, supported and provided with guidance in relation to the operation of the Software. Please refer to the document titled "SAMS Memorandum of Information" within the attachments section of the SPD for more information on the requirement.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659911
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426283
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426283
    Strategic Asset Management System (SAMS) - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS)) wishes to procure a multi-faceted data collection system for all NHSScotland Boards. This framework is also available to Northern Ireland's Department of Health (DoH). The system will provide high-level strategic assessment of the current condition of the property assets and identify backlog maintenance costs. Data captured in the system will provide real time performance indicators and will enable NHSScotland Boards to establish where investment is needed and how well assets are performing to support services. Datasets consist of the following Mandatory elements: Estates Asset Management, Property Transactions, Fire Risk Assessments and Capital Investment; and Optional element: Asbestos. NHSScotland Boards will procure all mandatory elements. NHSScotland Boards and DoH may procure an optional Asbestos element. The solution will enable Boards to formally score and subsequently prioritise all their competing investment needs. The system will also enable Boards to analyse and demonstrate all property or proposed property lifecycle investment requirements over the full life of those assets to inform longer term investment planning.

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