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title: "NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e3a9"
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published: "2025-04-08"
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# NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e3a9

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), through its Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), is actively seeking bids for two electronic eSolutions to onboard novel cell therapy projects from research centres. This tender, titled "NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution," falls under the IT services industry category and is located in Scotland. The procurement process currently at the tender stage will end on 29 August 2023. Key deadlines for electronic submissions include the award commencement on the same date, with a contract period spanning 720 days, including renewal options for two additional 12-month periods. The procurement follows an open procedure and economic operators can seek formal remedies through the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies providing IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. Ideal contenders are those proficient in SaaS solutions and capable of supporting the entire lifecycle of advanced therapeutic products—from research documentation to GMP validation and batch manufacture. Companies with strong commitments to community benefits and fair work practices will be particularly well-suited to compete, as these factors are heavily emphasised in the tender requirements. The procurement will enable these businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that meet rigorous standards and contractual obligations.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

### Lot Information

System 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). The solution must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The contract will include the option(s) to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each

System 2

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solution must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The contract will include the option(s) to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013590-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013590-2025
- 20 Jul 2023 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020887-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000739275
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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