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title: "Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fa81"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-03-07"
---

# Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa81

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## Summary

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed a tender for an eValidation System, a vital software solution aimed at enhancing blood and tissue product services in Scotland. The contract, which has a total value of £813,383, was awarded to Kneat Solutions Ltd and includes a seven-year term with options for annual extensions. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the delivery location is within Scotland. The tender was active until January 10, 2022, focusing on the provision of IT consulting, software development, and support services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, including software development and consulting companies. Businesses with experience in delivering complex software solutions, particularly in the healthcare domain, will find this tender relevant. The requirement for adherence to fair work practices and the potential for community benefits may also appeal to socially responsible firms that prioritise ethical contracting and workforce welfare. Companies committed to quality and compliance with public sector standards will be well-positioned to succeed in bidding for such contracts.

## Notice

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. NSS, on behalf of NHSScotland, has awarded a contract to purchase support services for the eValidation System and other services associated with the software. The contract will be a seven year (7) term with the option of a yearly annual extension thereafter plus break options at the end of years three (3), four (4), five (5) and six (6).

Options: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Renewal: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006187-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £813,383 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNEAT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006187-2022
- 26 Nov 2021 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029458-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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