PACS Reprovisioning

Concepts

• edinburgh
• information technology
• local pacs instances
• pacs
• pacs reprovisioning
• six local pacs instances
• a new pacs solution
• a separate pacs solution
• reprovisioning
• imaging and archiving system

Location

Scotland

Description

The existing NHS Scotland Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) contract is coming to an end and National Services Scotland (NSS) is managing a procurement exercise on behalf of NHS Scotland to procure a new PACS solution.

Total Quantity or Scope

The objective of this programme is to undertake a PACS Re-procurement exercise to establish a replacement national contractual arrangement that is sustainable and can evolve over time at a pace that is acceptable to the NHS in Scotland. To achieve a more effective and joined up imaging environment that supports changes to the clinical workflows required to implement the new Scotland Radiology Model. As a minimum, the new contract for the PACS service aims to: - Provide a modern, secure PACS system which will support the evolving models of care; - Support the Scottish Government’s Digital Health and Care Strategy 2021; - Enable evolving Scottish Government strategies related to integration, cyber security, digital imaging, Radiology transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and person-centred care. The current PACS IT Solution for Acute services comprises a fully replicated central national PACS, which captures radiological images and reports from 22 (by Summer 2022) local PACS instances across 15 NHS Boards. A separate PACS solution for the Scottish Breast Screening Programme (SBSP) consists of six local PACS instances and a separate central archive. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

There are a number of additional services which will be included in a contract catalogue which may be utilised throughout the contract term. These will be described in the procurement documentation at the Initial Bid stage.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 48329000 - Imaging and archiving system

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Contract Value Assumptions are included in the Additional Information document as attached to this contract notice. 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 who are invited to submit an initial bid 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. 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... (SC Ref:753914)