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Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Digital Services for Co-Managed Care

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Deadline
419 days left
April 26, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
012034-2023
Value
£15,000,000
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

April 26, 2023

Deadline for Questions

April 19, 2027

Submission Deadline

April 26, 2027

Budget
£15,000,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Scotland
Type
Other
71
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Authority is establishing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Digital Services for Co-Managed Care. The DPS comprises seven categories (lots) as follows:- 1. Personal Data Store (PDS) 2. Health Data Exchange (HDE) 3. Personal Health and Care Records (PHCR) 4. Long Term Condition Services / Remote Monitoring Services 5. Care in Place / Independent Living 6. Mental Health and Wellbeing 7. Smart Housing / Communities

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Requirements & Qualifications

11 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (3)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit application to join the DPS by the deadline: 2027-04-26 11:00:00.
--Indicate which of the seven categories (lots) the bidder is applying for.
--Follow the submission process outlined in the full tender documents for the DPS.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not specified in the provided contract notice. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for mandatory exclusion grounds applicable to the DPS.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Ability to provide Digital Services for Co-Managed Care.
--Capability to deliver services within one or more of the seven specified categories (lots): Personal Data Store (PDS), Health Data Exchange (HDE), Personal Health and Care Records (PHCR), Long Term Condition Services / Remote Monitoring Services, Care in Place / Independent Living, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Smart Housing / Communities.
--Willingness to participate in a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) established by the University of Strathclyde, NHS National Services Scotland, and Scotland Excel.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Ability to provide digital services relevant to co-managed care.
--Capability to deliver services for the chosen lot(s) (e.g., Personal Data Store, Health Data Exchange, Remote Monitoring, etc.).
--Specific technical requirements are not detailed in this contract notice; bidders must consult the full tender documents for detailed specifications required to join the DPS.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided contract notice. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for any financial standing or capacity requirements to join the DPS.

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Documents

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Official PDF VersionPDF
012034-2023_official.pdf

This document is a contract notice announcing a collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for digital services in co-managed care, established by the University of Strathclyde, NHS National Services Scotland, and Scotland Excel across seven service categories.

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71
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a clear overview of the service scope and structure, but critically lacks all essential detailed documentation and specific requirements necessary for potential bidders to prepare a compliant application.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The notice refers to full tender documents for mandatory exclusion grounds, which is standard. However, classifying the procedure as 'Restricted' for the establishment of a DPS is unusual, as DPS admission is typically an open procedure. This ambiguity could potentially limit access if not clarified in the full documents.

Ambiguity regarding 'Restricted' procedure type for DPS admission.
Clarity40/100

The overall purpose, title, description, and lot structure of the DPS are clearly articulated. However, the actual requirements (eligibility, technical, financial, submission) are only broadly outlined, with all specifics deferred to non-existent 'full tender documents', significantly reducing practical clarity for bidders.

Lack of detailed requirements in the notice, deferring all specifics to unavailable documents.
Completeness83/100

This is the most significant concern. The tender notice explicitly states that mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed eligibility, technical, financial, and submission requirements are 'not specified' and require reference to 'full tender documents'. Crucially, no documents are attached or available, rendering the notice incomplete and unactionable for bidders.

Absence of any attached tender documents.
Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds.
Fairness80/100

Without access to the full tender documents and detailed criteria (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial, and evaluation), potential bidders cannot fairly assess their suitability or prepare a competitive application. This creates a significant barrier to entry and undermines the principle of equal treatment.

Inability for bidders to assess suitability or prepare applications due to missing detailed criteria and documents.
Practicality40/100

From a bidder's perspective, the tender is currently impractical. It is impossible to prepare a submission without access to the detailed requirements and documents referenced in the notice. For the Authority, the DPS structure is practical for long-term procurement, but the current state of the notice hinders its effective launch.

Bidders cannot practically prepare a submission without access to full tender documents and detailed requirements.
Data Consistency100/100

The information provided within the notice is internally consistent. The ambiguity around the 'Restricted' procedure type for a DPS is a point of clarification needed, rather not an inconsistency in the data itself.

Sustainability25/100

The tender notice does not include any specific requirements or considerations related to environmental sustainability or social responsibility, which is a missed opportunity for a procurement of this scale and nature.

Absence of green procurement criteria.
Absence of social criteria.

Strengths

Clear title, reference, and organizing authority.
Well-defined scope and seven distinct categories (lots) for digital services.
Utilizes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for flexibility and continuous market access.
Innovation focus is explicitly stated.
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly disclosed.

Concerns

Critical absence of all referenced 'full tender documents', making the notice unactionable.
Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical, financial, and submission requirements.
Absence of any evaluation criteria, hindering transparency and fair assessment.
Ambiguity regarding the 'Restricted' procedure type for DPS admission, which is typically open.
No integration of sustainability or social responsibility criteria.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all comprehensive tender documents, including detailed requirements and evaluation criteria.
2. Clarify the procedure type for DPS admission to ensure it aligns with the open nature of DPS establishment.
3. Integrate clear sustainability and social responsibility criteria into the tender documents to promote responsible procurement.

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