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title: "NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000739275"
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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: "2025-04-08"
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# NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000739275

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is currently in the procurement stage for the "NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution" project. This initiative seeks to acquire two Software as a Service (SaaS) electronic eSolutions designed to integrate novel cell therapy projects from research centres, progressing through to GMP validation and patient use. The tender procedure is open and covers various stages from development to clinical application in Scotland. The procurement invites submissions until 29th August 2023, with the awarded contracts potentially extended by additional twelve-month periods up to a total contract duration of 720 days for each system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in SaaS solutions, particularly those with experience in healthcare technologies and GMP compliance. Companies proficient in quality management and information security standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001, are well-suited to compete. This procurement could foster business growth by implementing advanced eSolution systems within the NHS framework, providing substantial contract value and long-term collaboration possibilities. The inclusion of community benefits and fair work practices ensures that participants contribute positively to the public sector landscape in Scotland.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

### Lot Information

System 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). The solution must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The contract will include the option(s) to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each

System 2

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solution must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: The contract will include the option(s) to extend for a further two periods of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527819 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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

- 8 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527819
- 20 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484149

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484149
  NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527819
  NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland or NSS) ("NSS"), acting through its directorate the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS"), is undertaking the procurement of two electronic eSolutions that will allow onboarding of novel cell therapy projects from research centres, facilitating project development and eventual translation into a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. The two eSolution systems between them will encompass five Phases across an entire product life cycle of an Advanced Therapeutic from development through to clinical use. System 1 will include onboarding of research documentation, development, and initial stages of technology transfer (Phase 1 and Phase 2). System 2 will include the final stages of technology transfer into GMP validation, batch manufacture and have report producing capabilities to allow for quality approval then release/certification for patient use (Phase 3, 4 and 5). The solutions must be provided using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and appendices located on PCS-Tender.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000739275
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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