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title: "NP503224 Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Support System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e836"
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published: "2025-03-28"
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# NP503224 Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Support System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e836

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) has successfully awarded a contract to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited for the NP503224 Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Support System. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, encompassing the provision of hosting and ongoing support for software crucial to the administration of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Scotland, was concluded on 12th March 2025, following a negotiated procurement method. The contract value stands at £3,214,022 and spans a period of five years with potential extensions totalling an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in healthcare support systems. Companies with expertise in software development, hosting, and ongoing maintenance can benefit by contributing to a critical national health initiative. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can find niches in offering specialised support and innovative solutions that may enhance the current system. Given the substantial prior investment and the strategic importance of continuity in service delivery, businesses capable of integrating and advancing existing IT infrastructures are well-positioned to compete and grow through similar future tenders.

## Notice

The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme by NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme by NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which the current operational processes through which the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Scotland is delivered rely. The Contracting Authority has embarked upon a programme of work which will consider how the national screening programmes should be supported by IT systems in the future. This contract provides continuity of service for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme over the envisaged timescales for that review programme and any associated transition to successor arrangements arising from the outcomes of that programme. The contract will be for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority.

Options: The contract will be for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority.

### Procurement Information

As per Regulation 33 (1) (b) (iii). The provision of hosting and ongoing support for software in which the contracting authority holds a perpetual licence and which is used to support the administration of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme by NHS Scotland which in turn delivers critical clinical services to citizens. The proposed contract will provide continuity of service based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment, development of expertise within the user community and on which the current operational processes through which the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Scotland is delivered rely. The Contracting Authority has embarked upon a programme of work which will consider how the national screening programmes should be supported by IT systems in the future. This contract provides continuity of service for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme over the envisaged timescales for that review programme and any associated transition to successor arrangements arising from the outcomes of that programme. The contract will be for a period of five years with an additional two one year optional extensions at the discretion of the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011752-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 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 | £3,214,022 |

## 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 | NEC SOFTWARE 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

- 28 Mar 2025 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011752-2025
- 26 Feb 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007332-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791698
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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