Planning

C001922 QCovid(r) - Public tool

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Planning

12 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS Education for Scotland, focusing on the tender titled "C001922 QCovid® – Public tool" within the health industry. Located in Edinburgh, this process is currently in the planning stage. A significant date to note is the supplier event scheduled for December 2, 2021, which will take place on Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers must register by November 30, 2021, to discuss the requirements and insights for this tender. Documentation relevant to the planned procurement, including a draft specification and supplier questionnaire, is accessible through the provided links.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare technology and services, particularly those with innovative solutions related to public health tools. Companies that specialise in software development, data analytics, or public health research could greatly benefit from participating, as the Scottish Government seeks to explore different market possibilities and solutions for the QCovid® public tool. Attending the supplier event will provide insight into the needs of NHS Scotland and foster connections that could facilitate future contracts.

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Notice Title

C001922 QCovid(r) - Public tool

Notice Description

The Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorate is responsible both for NHS Scotland and for the development and implementation of health and community care policy. NHS Scotland currently employs approximately 140,000 staff who work across 14 territorial NHS Boards, seven National Boards and one Public Health Authority. Each of these Boards is accountable to Scottish Ministers and work together for the benefit of the people of Scotland. The various staff groups which make up the staffing complement of NHS Scotland are available http://www.isdscotland.org and data related to the Social Services Workforce in Scotland is available at http://data.sssc.uk.com. Territorial NHS Boards are responsible for the protection and the improvement of their respective population's health and for the delivery of frontline healthcare services. The National Boards support the territorial Boards by providing a range of specialist and national services, which can also involve the delivery of some frontline healthcare services. The Boards also work closely with partners in other parts of the public sector to fulfil the Scottish Government's Purpose and National Outcomes, including a range of Higher and Further Education institutions. NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is a National Board which supports delivery of care and the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland by providing education and learning solutions for workforce development. This includes responsibility for commissioning and delivery of postgraduate medical education, from foundation to speciality training and supporting education and continuing professional development for nurses, midwives, health visitors, pharmacists, allied health professionals, psychologists, the dental team and administrative, clerical and support staff. NES collaborates with the Scottish Social Services Council and other partner agencies to support the education and learning needs of the workforce in social care and wider public services. Scottish Government has commissioned NES to facilitate an initial market sounding exercise to understand possible solutions, and to act as the technical Solution Owner for the live system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of this exercise are to: prepare the market for the potential forthcoming procurement of a solution (or solutions) to provide a national QCovid(r) public tool for NHS Scotland; - identify indicative costs and benefits; - gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions for a QCovid(r) public tool -understand any risks and issues not previously considered; and - identify any supplier information requirements (and assumptions made) that will need to be confirmed in advance of any formal procurement exercise.. There will be a supplier event held on the 2nd December at 13:00 held on Microsoft Teams. This event will allow NES and interested parties to discuss the requirements of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000673747
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432983
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432983&idx=1
    12th November 2021 - C001922 Part 1 PIN Information Pack and Supplier Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432983
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