Planning

National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System

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

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, often known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh, is planning a procurement process for a "National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System." This planned procurement, currently in the planning stage, focuses on acquiring digital solutions for managing NHS Scotland adult screening programmes. The procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on health. Important dates include a deadline for the submission of completed prior information notices by 12:00 on Friday, 9 June 2025, and a projected future notice date on 11 March 2026. The digital solution sought aims to streamline and support various screening programmes across Scotland, with applications required to address a wide range of requirements, including operational efficiency and enhanced user experience.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions, particularly those with expertise in healthcare IT systems and data management. The scope for business growth is strong, as the successful tenderer would play a vital role in supporting national health screening programmes, aligning with public health objectives. Ideal candidates for this tender include companies capable of delivering sustainable, adaptable platforms that facilitate comprehensive data integration and operational excellence across NHS Scotland networks. The tender invites forward-looking businesses to demonstrate their innovative capabilities in providing effective and person-centred technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is exploring options for the possible procurement of digital solution(s) to support the management of the screening programmes listed in the attachments, on behalf of NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The focus at this stage is on exploring the options for the possible procurement of digital solutions for NHS Scotland adult screening programmes that meet the needs of screening participants, NHS Boards, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland within the context of 'Once for Scotland'. Any solution being considered should deliver: - Appropriate and affordable technology, architecture, and infrastructure that supports a coherent public sector data-driven organisation - Ability to remove operational challenges, minimise operational risk and lower the burden of maintenance across NHS Scotland - Sustainable, flexible platform(s) enabling effective consistent, standardised processes - Person centred services with improved user experience to support joined up end to end processes The Adult screening programmes in scope are: 1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening 2. Bowel Screening 3. Breast Screening 4. Cervical Screening and National Colposcopy Clinical Information and Audit 5. Lung Screening

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529932
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
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
Matt Thomas
Contact Email
matt.thomas@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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