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NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Jul 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the procurement stage for the "NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution" project. This initiative seeks to acquire two Software as a Service (SaaS) electronic eSolutions designed to integrate novel cell therapy projects from research centres, progressing through to GMP validation and patient use. The tender procedure is open and covers various stages from development to clinical application in Scotland. The procurement invites submissions until 29th August 2023, with the awarded contracts potentially extended by additional twelve-month periods up to a total contract duration of 720 days for each system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in SaaS solutions, particularly those with experience in healthcare technologies and GMP compliance. Companies proficient in quality management and information security standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, are well-suited to compete. This procurement could foster business growth by implementing advanced eSolution systems within the NHS framework, providing substantial contract value and long-term collaboration possibilities. The inclusion of community benefits and fair work practices ensures that participants contribute positively to the public sector landscape in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Lot Information

System 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). The solution must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The contract will include the option(s) to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each

System 2

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solution must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The contract will include the option(s) to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000739275
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527819
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484149
    NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527819
    NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

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