Award

NHS National Theatre Scheduling Solution

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Tender

30 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Theatre Scheduling Solution procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), is in the award stage as of the date 3rd June 2024. The procurement is for services in the Health industry category located in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the tender is "NHS National Theatre Scheduling Solution." The organisation is using an open procedure for procurement. Key dates include the contract being signed on 13th May 2024, and the related process identifier is 2023/S 000-035364.

This tender for the NHS National Theatre Scheduling Solution presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the services sector, to engage in providing an Enterprise SaaS solution for NHS Scotland. SMEs with expertise in healthcare scheduling solutions may find this tender suitable for bidding. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for interested companies to compete. The contract value is 6.3 million GBP, indicating a significant business opportunity for the successful supplier, Infix Support Limited.

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Notice Title

NHS National Theatre Scheduling Solution

Notice Description

NSS has procured a National Theatre Scheduling Solution as an Enterprise SaaS model for NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS has procured a National Theatre Scheduling Solution as an Enterprise SaaS model for NHS Scotland. The solution will enable Health Boards across NHS Scotland to efficiently and effectively schedule theatre sessions in a way that optimises theatre use, reduces administrative burden and ultimately supports reduction of patient waiting lists for surgical procedures.

Renewal: The Agreement includes two optional extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506519
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48332000 - Scheduling software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot, nss.e-fcategory@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

INFIX SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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