--- title: "Support for Newborn Screening Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE" published: "2016-12-01" --- # Support for Newborn Screening Service Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267.json) ## Summary The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is procuring an extension of support for the Specimen Gate system used by its newborn screening service, with the contract titled "Support for Newborn Screening Service." This procurement falls under the health sector and is located in Paisley, Scotland. The procurement method is classified as limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 11th November 2016, and the support will run for two years, focusing on maintenance and development tailored to specific medical requirements. This opportunity offers a pathway for businesses specialising in healthcare information systems, particularly those experienced in laboratory information management and newborn screening technology. Companies that have a strong background in supporting bespoke health solutions and have the capability to provide service continuity for integrated systems may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a firm's portfolio in public health services, fostering partnerships with key public health authorities. ## Notice Extension of support for Specimen Gate system for 2 years which supports newborn screening service running in Medical Genetics department. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Extension of annual support and maintenance for Specimen Gate system run by newborn screening service which is part of wider requirement for screening programme as a whole for 2 years. ### Procurement Information Extension of support and maintenance for 2 years for Specimen Gate which is a modular laboratory information management system used by national newborn screening service in Medical Genetics. This system manages the whole laboratory screening process from receipt of sample to production of final report. This is a highly specialised and bespoke system which has been customised according to specific requirements of the laboratory techniques and requirements of the screening programme. There has been significant investment to ensure the system meets standards required, time invested in system setup and training in use. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265695 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Nov 2016 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0SF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Dennistoun | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 1 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265695 - 15 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264052 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264052 Support for Newborn Screening Service - Extension of support for Specimen Gate system for 2 years which supports newborn screening service running in Medical Genetics department. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265695 Support for Newborn Screening Service - Extension of support for Specimen Gate system for 2 years which supports newborn screening service running in Medical Genetics department. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471267 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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