--- title: "National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2025-05-08" --- # National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, often known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), headquartered in Edinburgh, is planning a procurement process for a "National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System." This planned procurement, currently in the planning stage, focuses on acquiring digital solutions for managing NHS Scotland adult screening programmes. The procurement falls under the services category with an emphasis on health. Important dates include a deadline for the submission of completed prior information notices by 12:00 on Friday, 9 June 2025, and a projected future notice date on 11 March 2026. The digital solution sought aims to streamline and support various screening programmes across Scotland, with applications required to address a wide range of requirements, including operational efficiency and enhanced user experience. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions, particularly those with expertise in healthcare IT systems and data management. The scope for business growth is strong, as the successful tenderer would play a vital role in supporting national health screening programmes, aligning with public health objectives. Ideal candidates for this tender include companies capable of delivering sustainable, adaptable platforms that facilitate comprehensive data integration and operational excellence across NHS Scotland networks. The tender invites forward-looking businesses to demonstrate their innovative capabilities in providing effective and person-centred technological solutions. ## Notice NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is exploring options for the possible procurement of digital solution(s) to support the management of the screening programmes listed in the attachments, on behalf of NHS Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The focus at this stage is on exploring the options for the possible procurement of digital solutions for NHS Scotland adult screening programmes that meet the needs of screening participants, NHS Boards, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland within the context of 'Once for Scotland'. Any solution being considered should deliver: - Appropriate and affordable technology, architecture, and infrastructure that supports a coherent public sector data-driven organisation - Ability to remove operational challenges, minimise operational risk and lower the burden of maintenance across NHS Scotland - Sustainable, flexible platform(s) enabling effective consistent, standardised processes - Person centred services with improved user experience to support joined up end to end processes The Adult screening programmes in scope are: 1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening 2. Bowel Screening 3. Breast Screening 4. Cervical Screening and National Colposcopy Clinical Information and Audit 5. Lung Screening ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529932 | | 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 | 8 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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) (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 May 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529932 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529932&idx=1 21st May 2025 - PIN for Adult Screening Programme Management Support System - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY529932&idx=2 21st May 2025 - PIN - Added Appendix 1 (Dimensions of Data Quality) on the revised file. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529932 National Solution for Scotland Adult Screening Programme Participants Management Support System - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is exploring options for the possible procurement of digital solution(s) to support the management of the screening programmes listed in the attachments, on behalf of NHS Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798327 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798327 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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