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CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.4 - How can technology improve both the efficiency and the patient experience in NHS transport, starting with renal services?​

Issued by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde · via Public Contracts Scotland (OCDS)

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Published
8 Sept 2026
Closes
20 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value
GBP 6,50,000
Reference
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842372
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Healthcare & Pharma
Type
services

Details

With over 273,000 people in Scotland living with Stage 3-5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), including 2,000 receiving dialysis treatment, and demand expected to increase fivefold over the next decade, improvements to dialysis transport across NHS Scotland are urgently needed. Dialysis journeys account for more than 40% of all non-emergency patient transport activity, costing 9.1 million GBP annually. Yet current arrangements can be inconsistent, creating avoidable pressures for patients, providers and NHS services. NHS Scotland is seeking innovative, patient-centred and sustainable solutions that improve reliability, efficiency and patient outcomes, while reducing administrative burden and delivering better value for money.

Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, going back to July 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in Healthcare & Pharma and Financial & Professional Services. There are 314 open Healthcare & Pharma tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 38 days.

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