Scottish NHS tenders for audiology system

The four year framework agreement is on behalf of NHS Lanarkshire, but NHS NSS said that other health boards with similar requirements will be able to access the contract. "NHS Lanarkshire's audiology service operates across multiple sites, and a key requirement is for the system to operate efficiently over a wide area network providing access to information which is updated in real time," the service said. "The ability for the system to integrate with other third party applications and business processes that influence the operations of the audiology service are of high importance." NHS NSS said it envisages that a total number of five suppliers will participate in the framework. Other Scottish NHS organisations that may be included in the deal include: Ayrshire and Arran; Borders; Dumfries and Galloway; Fife; Forth Valley; Grampian; Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Highland; Lothian; Orkney; Shetland; Tayside; and Western Isles.