Award

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed a public procurement process for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System. This tender, categorised under the health services industry, was located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Kneat Solutions Ltd, valued at £813,383. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 4th March 2022 and a tender period that concluded in January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software service providers, particularly those specialising in eValidation solutions and health service systems. Businesses that excel in providing innovative and reliable technology solutions within the healthcare sector, especially SMEs capable of adapting to lengthy contracts with options for annual renewal, would be well-suited to engage with this contract. Furthermore, companies that emphasise compatibility with NHS standards and demonstrate a commitment to fair work practices could gain a competitive advantage in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

Notice Description

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. NSS, on behalf of NHSScotland, has awarded a contract to purchase support services for the eValidation System and other services associated with the software. The contract will be a seven year (7) term with the option of a yearly annual extension thereafter plus break options at the end of years three (3), four (4), five (5) and six (6).

Options: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Renewal: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674699
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442693
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£813,383 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Marta Siwek
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot, marta.siwek@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNEAT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434088
    Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System - Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking to procure software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442693
    Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System - Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.

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