---
title: "Radiology Programme Clinical Connectivety"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000473938"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2016-12-06"
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# Radiology Programme Clinical Connectivety

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000473938

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is planning a procurement titled "Radiology Programme Clinical Connectivity". This initiative is aimed at integrating Radiology and PACs systems across Scotland to enhance data communication for image reporting among Health Boards. The procurement is categorised under the health industry and has a planned budget of £400,000. Interested parties should be aware that they need to submit their responses by Thursday, 15th December 2016. The project is currently in the planning stage, with more information set to be communicated after 31st January 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health information technology services, particularly those focused on clinical IT solutions. Companies that specialise in integrated communication systems, data interoperability, and health software development would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the growing emphasis on improving efficiency and connectivity in healthcare, this procurement aligns with market needs, thus representing a strategic opportunity for business growth in the health tech sector.

## Notice

A solution is sought that will allow Radiology and PACs systems across scotland to communicate data to allow the reporting of images across Health Boards

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Services Scotland is seeking to implement an integrated Clinical IT Connectivity solution which will link the existing PACS/RIS systems and will: provide a comprehensive real-time, unified information system allowing workers to work collectively on a national basis and across traditional Health Board boundaries. Please complete the Request For Information and return before Thursday 15th December 2016. The solution should also have an automated cross boundary order communications (requesting) and vetting/justification system. The vetting justification system must allow two way communication with the requesting clinician.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266217 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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

- 6 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266217

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266217&idx=1
  8th December 2016 - Please complete and return your response before Thursday 15th Dec 2016
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266217
  Radiology Programme Clinical Connectivety - A solution is sought that will allow Radiology and PACs systems across scotland to communicate data to allow the reporting of images across Health Boards

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=473938
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000473938

## Provenance

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