Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1312756840
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pneumothorax Monitor - Innovation Opportunity with NHS Scotland
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Preliminary Market Consultation
This document is part of market engagement and does not constitute a regulated procurement contract. This document is intended to develop understanding around a potential opportunity for business partnering opportunities with NHS Scotland.
NHS Staff at one of Scotland’s hospitals have developed a domiciliary care pathway for the safe and effective management of patients with primary and secondary spontaneous pneumothoraxes (air leak from the lungs causing the lungs to collapse).
This pathway allows about 50% of this cohort of patients presenting to hospital the option of being treated primarily at home, supported by 48 hourly hospital review by a respiratory specialist, until resolution (which is when the pneumothorax air leak stops). Health economic analyses of the pathway have demonstrated significant cost savings and patient satisfaction.
The hospital team, working in partnership with InnoScot Health, seek a device that is light and wearable / portable. The device should facilitate the continuous monitoring of the pneumothorax, electronically signalling to the patient and/or a remote observer when the air leak stops.
This has the potential to safely reduce the number of face-to-face hospital reviews a patient on the domiciliary pneumothorax pathway will require while facilitating total monitored domiciliary care. Hence saving further healthcare costs and resources NHSScotland are looking to partner with a company that can co-develop and commercialise this monitoring device/ prototype device and the associated service.
Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, InnoScot Health and CivTech are keen to speak to businesses interested in potentially entering a commercial partnership which may include further co-development of the product/service leading to its wider commercial release.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33195000 - Patient-monitoring system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Research & Development undertaken within NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Scotland, with support throughout NHS Scotland. There will also be commercial opportunities throughout the UK and internationally
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Background
You are asked to read the brief notes in the attachment regarding the development of the product/service.
Funding may be available to codevelop this product working with NHSScotland, Scottish Government (CivTech) and InnoScot Health
At this stage further dialogue with possible industry partners is desirable. If you are interested in the opportunity, then please note your interest using the appropriate button on Public Contracts Scotland.
two.2.14) Additional information
An engagement session is scheduled to take place week commencing 22 August 2022 whereby interested parties will be invited to attend with key representatives from NHS Scotland, CivTech, InnoScot and Scottish Government. Details confirming the exact date and time of the TEAMS briefing will be provided on PCS nearer the time.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
At this stage, if you are interested in this unique opportunity we ask that you note your interest using the facility on PCS. An engagement session is to be scheduled on MS TEAMS, confirmed details to be advised.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=691922.
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