--- title: "Joint Development with NHS NSS of an ECT Database" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-04-13" --- # Joint Development with NHS NSS of an ECT Database Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender for the "Joint Development with NHS NSS of an ECT Database." This project focuses on developing a web-based system for the accreditation network for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), which is vital for enhancing healthcare services in Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with relevant documentation available. Key dates include a submission deadline that has passed, and the procurement process is classified under the services category, utilising a selective procurement method as part of an innovation partnership. This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses specialising in healthcare technology, software development, and clinical systems. Companies that can innovate user-friendly and efficient web-based solutions for health-related databases will be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. Additionally, firms familiar with intellectual property licensing in the healthcare sector can leverage this contract to facilitate ongoing commercial relationships and revenue-sharing arrangements with NHS Scotland. ## Notice Scotland has a strong history in the effective use of clinical audit to drive improvements in healthcare for the people of Scotland. This opportunity is for an exclusive development of a web based system including the ongoing use of the intellectual property for the accreditation network for Electroconvulsive Therapy [ECT], developed in Scotland and endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scotland has a strong history in the effective use of clinical audit to drive improvements in healthcare for the people of Scotland. This opportunity is for an exclusive development of a web based system including the ongoing use of the intellectual property for the accreditation network for Electroconvulsive Therapy [ECT], developed in Scotland and endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. This accreditation network has been recognised internationally for delivering demonstrable improvements in patient care and there is worldwide interest in adopting the Scottish approach. More information on the current legacy ECT database and system, known as SEAN is available here: http://www.sean.org.uk/ The network requires a new, web-based version that is more user-friendly and efficient than the system which it will replace. The product that is developed would be managed through licence agreements and we expect that a licence will be granted to the successful company for the ongoing use of NHS intellectual property to develop and internationalise the approach. It is expected that each of the parties will bear its own costs and that the developed product will be commercially exploited by the company with resulting revenue shared with NHS Scotland. Renewal: This is an on-going commercial relationship ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446207 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Innovation partnership | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2018 | | Award date | 13 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | 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 - 13 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446207 - 16 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325530 - 31 May 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320821 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL325530&idx=1 30th August 2018 - This is to be signed. A scan of it is to be sent by email by noon 7th Sept to mark.salveta@nhs.net - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN320821&idx=1 3rd June 2018 - Please send your response to this document by email to Mark.salveta@nhs.net by the 18th June 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN320821 Joint Development with NHS NSS of an ECT Database - Scotland has a strong history in the effective use of clinical audit to drive improvements in healthcare for the people of Scotland. This opportunity is for an exclusive development of a web based system including the ongoing use of the intellectual property for the accreditation network for Electroconvulsive Therapy [ECT], developed in Scotland and endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325530 Joint Development with NHS NSS of an ECT Database - Scotland has a strong history in the effective use of clinical audit to drive improvements in healthcare for the people of Scotland. This opportunity is for an exclusive development of a web based system including the ongoing use of the intellectual property for the accreditation network for Electroconvulsive Therapy [ECT], developed in Scotland and endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446207 Joint Development with NHS NSS of an ECT Database - Scotland has a strong history in the effective use of clinical audit to drive improvements in healthcare for the people of Scotland. This opportunity is for an exclusive development of a web based system including the ongoing use of the intellectual property for the accreditation network for Electroconvulsive Therapy [ECT], developed in Scotland and endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Healthcare Improvement Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.sean.org.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.htmlh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542320.json.