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Quality Management System

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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

The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is in the planning stage of a procurement process focused on implementing a computerised Quality Management System (QMS). This system is designed to enhance regulatory compliance for blood and tissue establishment functions and support clinical-facing functions like patient-based hospital transfusions. Based in Edinburgh, PSD Scotland is sourcing services within the health sector, classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services. The procedural guidance of the procurement falls under Directive 2014/24/EU with coverage under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Key future dates include the release of further notices expected on 1st October 2026.

This planned tender represents a significant opportunity for IT service companies, particularly those specialising in healthcare management solutions. Businesses that develop and manage comprehensive QMS software tailored for regulatory compliance in healthcare can find substantial growth prospects. Companies providing innovative solutions for managing blood and tissue stocks or enhancing transfusion systems will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could position a supplier at the forefront of health service digital transformation in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Management System

Notice Description

PSD Scotland requires to tender for the provision of a computerised system to support the core Quality Management System (QMS) workstreams underpinning the regulatory compliance of blood and tissue establishment functions (donor and blood stocks manufacture & management), as well as clinical-facing functions including patient-based hospital transfusion and H&I services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is being conducted to determine what solutions may be available, determine the scope of any future procurement to enable the delivery of a solution, and to ascertain indicative costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834095
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557567
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
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months 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 PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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