---
title: "Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674699"
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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: "2022-03-07"
---

# Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674699

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has recently completed a public procurement process for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System. This tender, categorised under the health services industry, was located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Kneat Solutions Ltd, valued at £813,383. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 4th March 2022 and a tender period that concluded in January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for software service providers, particularly those specialising in eValidation solutions and health service systems. Businesses that excel in providing innovative and reliable technology solutions within the healthcare sector, especially SMEs capable of adapting to lengthy contracts with options for annual renewal, would be well-suited to engage with this contract. Furthermore, companies that emphasise compatibility with NHS standards and demonstrate a commitment to fair work practices could gain a competitive advantage in future tenders.

## Notice

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. NSS, on behalf of NHSScotland, has awarded a contract to purchase support services for the eValidation System and other services associated with the software. The contract will be a seven year (7) term with the option of a yearly annual extension thereafter plus break options at the end of years three (3), four (4), five (5) and six (6).

Options: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Renewal: Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442693 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £813,383 |

## 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 | KNEAT 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

- 7 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442693
- 26 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434088

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434088
  Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System - Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking to procure software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442693
  Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System - Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has procured software and support services for an eValidation solution. SNBTS is the specialist provider of safe high quality blood, tissue and cell products and services in Scotland. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674699
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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