Planning

Health Protection Management and Surveillance System for Scotland

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

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Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process, managed by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the planning stage. The project titled "Health Protection Management and Surveillance System for Scotland" falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on health. It aims to support Public Health Scotland and NHS boards in handling public health enquiries and managing disease data. Located in Edinburgh, this procurement process requests responses by noon on 22 August 2025. The procurement method involves a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to explore sourcing options for this crucial health system, highlighting a collaborative approach involving central purchasing bodies. The next stage of communication is slated for 14 July 2025, and the process is guided by legal basis CELEX:32014L0024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health technology and data management services. Organisations experienced in providing secure data management and health protection systems will find this contract particularly appealing. Companies adept in collaborative projects with health institutions would be well-suited to submit proposals. The planned development of a national health protection management and surveillance system offers room for innovative solutions and partnerships, encouraging businesses with strong technical and logistical capabilities to participate and potentially expand their reach within the healthcare sector in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Protection Management and Surveillance System for Scotland

Notice Description

The system is intended to support Public Health Scotland and territorial NHS boards to handle enquiries; identify, manage and collate data on cases, contacts and outbreak of diseases of public health importance and environmental health hazards; and to securely share this information within the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by NHS National Services Scotland on behalf of the Directors of Public Health, NHS Scotland to help identify and evaluate sourcing options for a national health protection management and surveillance system. We are requesting responses, at latest, by Noon on 22 August 2025 to NSS.ITProcurement@nhs.scot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534564
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
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.dishington@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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