Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) eValidation System

Concepts

• scottish national blood transfusion service
• edinburgh
• information technology
• part of nhs national services scotland
• support services
• enough blood
• transfusion needs of patients
• evalidation system
• provision of these services
• snbts

Location

Scotland

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeks to procure software and support services for an eValidation solution. … NSS wishes, on behalf of NHSScotland, to purchase support services for the eValidation System and other services associated with the software. NSS therefore invites tenders for the provision of these services from those economic operators who are interested and capable to provide these services. The operational and functional requirement for the services is based on the requirements as contained in Appendix 1 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). It is anticipated that NSS will enter into a contract in the form contained in Appendix 4 of the ITT. 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).

Renewal Options

Optional annual renewal following initial seven year term.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Public Sector in Scotland is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-rewarded, well-motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and skills development, diverse and engaged in decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. Public Bodies in Scotland are adopting fair work practices, which include: — a fair and equal pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the living wage, including, for example being a living wage accredited employer; — clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential, including for example, a strong commitment to modern apprenticeships and the development of Scotland's young workforce; — promoting equality of opportunity and developing a workforce which reflects the population of Scotland in terms of characteristics such as age, gender, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation and disability; — support for learning and development; — stability of employment and hours of work, and avoiding exploitative employment practices, including for example no inappropriate use of zero-hours contracts; — flexible working (including for example practices such as flexi-time and career breaks) and support for family friendly working and wider work life balance; — support progressive workforce engagement, for example Trade Union recognition and representation where possible, otherwise alternative arrangements to give staff an effective voice. In order to ensure the highest standards of service quality in this contract we expect contractors to take a similarly positive approach to fair work practices as part of a fair and equitable employment and reward package. Bidders will need to describe how they will commit to fair work practices for workers (including any agency or subcontractor workers) engaged in the delivery of this contract. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20171. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The supplier must outline any community benefits which will be provided during the term of this contract. (SC Ref:674699)