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title: "Fertility Consent System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626546"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-12-02"
---

# Fertility Consent System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626546

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) seeking a contract for a Fertility Consent System to support fertility services across Scotland. The process is currently at the Award stage, with the tender having been completed on 2nd December 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £580,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 17th August 2020 and a signed contract date of 5th October 2020. This initiative directly addresses an urgent requirement that arose due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare technology and software solutions, particularly those with expertise in systems that comply with Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority regulations. Companies capable of delivering high-quality software functionality while also offering competitive pricing would be well-positioned to enter this market. The framework agreement allows for potential long-term partnerships with NHS facilities, which could foster continuous business growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NSS National Services Scotland are setting up a framework agreement for a Fertility Consent System and services to provide support for Fertility Services throughout Scotland. Due to Covid 19 there is an urgent requirement for the system at this time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is an urgent requirement for a Fertility IT System to support the work of the four Fertility Centres in Scotland. These are located in the University of Aberdeen, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian and NHS Tayside. The system must be able to support the provision of NHS fertility services to ensure access to treatment is equitable throughout the country. The NHS Scotland document "Covid-19 and Fertility Treatment in Scotland, Plans for Restarting Treatment - A framework" explored modifications to practice to meet the principles within professional bodies and government guidance. The System must align and be compliant with the Regulations and guidance provided by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (www.hfea.gov.uk). The System must align and be compliant with the Regulations and guidance provided by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (www.hfea.gov.uk)

Options: Some additional System functionality are options.

Renewal: The four year framework agreement will allow the Fertility Centres to call off for a five year term which will also have an annual extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401242 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £580,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | MD CONSENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401242
- 27 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391452

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL391452&idx=1
  29th July 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL391452&idx=2
  29th July 2020 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL391452&idx=3
  29th July 2020 - Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL391452&idx=4
  29th July 2020 - Requirement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL391452&idx=5
  29th July 2020 - Data Protection Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL391452
  Fertility Consent System - NSS National Services Scotland are setting up a framework agreement for a Fertility Consent System and services to provide support for Fertility Services throughout Scotland. Due to Covid 19 there is an urgent requirement for the system at this time.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401242
  Fertility Consent System - NSS National Services Scotland are setting up a framework agreement for a Fertility Consent System and services to provide support for Fertility Services throughout Scotland. Due to Covid 19 there is an urgent requirement for the system at this time.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626546
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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