Electronic Blood Products Ordering System

NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is exploring the options for the possible procurement of an electronic ordering system The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to:

• understand current and, in development, market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and
• provide NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, on behalf of NHS Scotland with indicative costs associated with the incremental implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the current and developing market and to consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform NHS Scotland decision making process in respect of the implementation of an electronic solution and may or may not result in a future tendering exercise. Any submission received in response to this exercise does not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. Respondents should also note that NHS National Services Scotland Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service or NHS Scotland will not be responsible for any costs and expenses that may be incurred in responding to this exercise.