Planning

Electronic Blood Products Ordering System

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

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Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, is initiating the planning stage for the procurement of an Electronic Blood Products Ordering System. This process, specifically aimed at the Health industry, is set to enhance the capabilities of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). A crucial aspect of this project is to gather market intelligence and feedback by 28th October 2024, ahead of any formal tendering. The procurement notice was published on 4th September 2024, with potential tendering expected around February 2025. This pre-tender exercise will allow NHS Scotland to better understand market capabilities and indicative costs related to the planned solution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic health systems, particularly those with capabilities in developing and supporting sophisticated order management solutions. By participating in this exercise, businesses can influence and align with NSS's requirements, potentially gaining a competitive edge for future formal tenders. Ideal candidates for this opportunity include companies experienced in health tech solutions, blood product logistics, and bespoke software development tailored to the healthcare sector. Engaging early on in this planning phase allows businesses to shape the project's direction and improve their visibility within NHS procurement streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Blood Products Ordering System

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is exploring the options for the possible procurement of an electronic ordering system The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand current and, in development, market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, on behalf of NHS Scotland with indicative costs associated with the incremental implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the current and developing market and to consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform NHS Scotland decision making process in respect of the implementation of an electronic solution and may or may not result in a future tendering exercise. Any submission received in response to this exercise does not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. Respondents should also note that NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service or NHS Scotland will not be responsible for any costs and expenses that may be incurred in responding to this exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has a requirement to implement an electronic ordering solution to allow NHS Scotland Hospitals to place orders for blood and blood products including special components for specific patient groups (e.g. platelet refractory patients, sickle cell patients ...)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513573
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EH1
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513573&idx=1
    4th September 2024 - Electronic Blood Products Ordering System (eBPOS)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513573
    Electronic Blood Products Ordering System - NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is exploring the options for the possible procurement of an electronic ordering system The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand current and, in development, market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, on behalf of NHS Scotland with indicative costs associated with the incremental implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the current and developing market and to consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform NHS Scotland decision making process in respect of the implementation of an electronic solution and may or may not result in a future tendering exercise. Any submission received in response to this exercise does not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. Respondents should also note that NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service or NHS Scotland will not be responsible for any costs and expenses that may be incurred in responding to this exercise.

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