--- title: "Quality Monitoring Statistical Process Control software" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040744.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2023-10-12" --- # Quality Monitoring Statistical Process Control software Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040744.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant is planning a procurement process for Quality Monitoring Statistical Process Control software. The purpose is to consult the market on the availability of a Statistical Process Control Data Management Software System. This system will be used for recording, analysing, and reporting NHSBT data related to blood components, laboratory tests, and environmental monitoring. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 12:00 on October 19, 2023. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, and the key deadline for submissions is on the specified date. This tender offers an opportunity for software service providers specialising in statistical process control to engage with NHS Blood and Transplant. The required software must support data entry, reporting, and automation capabilities, aiding in process review and root cause analysis. Businesses with expertise in IT software development services and experience in healthcare procurement are well-suited to compete for this tender. It aligns with NHSBT's objective to save and improve lives by enhancing regulatory compliance, safety, and workflow efficiency through the adoption of advanced statistical analysis tools. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity and not related in any form whatsoever to any subsequent activity that NHSBT may wish to pursue. The purpose of this PIN is to consult the market to improve NHSBT's knowledge on the status of manufacturer(s) or economic operator(s) that can supply a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System for the recording, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of NHSBT data. NHSBT needs to gauge market interest in a new provision of this service. It is the intention of NHSBT to further consult and engage with only those manufacturer(s) and economic operator(s) who meet the outline requirements. he objective of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is to save and improve lives with the aim of being the best organisation of our type in the world. A Procurement of a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System is required towards meeting these objectives by maintaining and improving the services provided by NHSBT to patients, donors and customers through improved regulatory compliance, safety, quality, data integrity, data security and workflow efficiency. We require a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System for the recording, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of NHSBT data. NHSBT operations are based at a number of locations and the System software and its functionality must be operational on NHSBT servers. Current NHSBT SPC activities to monitor process specification conformance and trend, and improve, production process capabilities include: *blood components and their production methods *defect data e.g. number of defects in blood bags *laboratory test assays and QC results *environmental monitoring e.g. colony counting on agar plates. NHSBT SPC datasets include a wide range of process data to support process review and root cause analysis: *unique process identifiers e.g. donation barcode numbers and test assay barcode numbers *process description fields e.g. component type, production centre, equipment serial number, process date, test date *process measure fields e.g. volume, pH, haematocrit, colony count, test assay result *process calculation fields e.g. calculated fields derived from other fields i.e. Unit Volume x Count per L to calculate Count per Unit The SPC Data Management Software System must support data entry and reporting to allow both single datum point review and periodic data review. The System must be capable of supporting full automation of data handling including data transfer to and from other NHSBT IT systems. The Supplier will be validated against the specification criteria prior to the software being accepted for use by NHSBT. It is NHSBTs' intention to engage with the market to gather detailed information about the market capabilities. The format for this will be communicated to those that respond to this PIN. Expressions of interest should be e-mailed to jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 19th Oct 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objective of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is to save and improve lives with the aim of being the best organisation of our type in the world. A Procurement of a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System is required towards meeting these objectives by maintaining and improving the services provided by NHSBT to patients, donors and customers through improved regulatory compliance, safety, quality, data integrity, data security and workflow efficiency. We require a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System for the recording, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of NHSBT data. NHSBT operations are based at a number of locations and the System software and its functionality must be operational on NHSBT servers. Current NHSBT SPC activities to monitor process specification conformance and trend, and improve, production process capabilities include: *blood components and their production methods *defect data e.g. number of defects in blood bags *laboratory test assays and QC results *environmental monitoring e.g. colony counting on agar plates. NHSBT SPC datasets include a wide range of process data to support process review and root cause analysis: *unique process identifiers e.g. donation barcode numbers and test assay barcode numbers *process description fields e.g. component type, production centre, equipment serial number, process date, test date *process measure fields e.g. volume, pH, haematocrit, colony count, test assay result *process calculation fields e.g. calculated fields derived from other fields i.e. Unit Volume x Count per L to calculate Count per Unit The SPC Data Management Software System must support data entry and reporting to allow both single datum point review and periodic data review. The System must be capable of supporting full automation of data handling including data transfer to and from other NHSBT IT systems. The Supplier will be validated against the specification criteria prior to the software being accepted for use by NHSBT. It is NHSBTs' intention to engage with the market to gather detailed information about the market capabilities. The format for this will be communicated to those that respond to this PIN. Expressions of interest should be e-mailed to jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk by no later than 12:00 hours on 12th Oct 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030053-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 7QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Emersons Green | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2023 at 08:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030053-2023 - 2 Oct 2023 at 15:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029028-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk - https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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