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Award Notice - Genomics Testing - NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service for the tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Jul 2023 at 11:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting as the contracting authority, has awarded a contract for Genomics Testing for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. The procurement process was initiated as a market engagement exercise to assess providers' capacity and capability in the specialised area. Interested parties were required to register their interest by 12th December 2022. The contract duration is anticipated to be 2 years, extendable for an additional 12 months at the discretion of the Commissioner. The procurement method used was a direct award.

This tender for Health services in England presents opportunities for businesses able to deliver genomic tests listed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory. Suitable businesses with expertise in the health sector and genomic testing technologies are encouraged to participate. The contract period for the awarded supplier, UK NEQAS, spans from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. Companies interested in providing these services should consider registering with NHS England (National) Specialised Commissioning, the contracting and commissioning authority for this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice - Genomics Testing - NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service for the tests listed in the Genomic Test Directory

Notice Description

England (referred to as the Commissioner), is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability of the providers and potential providers within this specialised area. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the market questionnaire which will provide feedback to commissioners. Please note that this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential providers to respond to this market engagement exercise. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability of the market and will be considered to inform the commissioning approach. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest only if they are able to deliver the full list of the requirements. Participation to this market engagement will close at 12 noon of Monday 12th December 2022. The NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) Service Specification requires each NHS GLH to: * Deliver the genomic tests which are prescribed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory (the Directory); * Participate and achieve satisfactory performance in UKAS-accredited (or newly developed pilots offered in compliance with ISO 17043) external quality assurance schemes to assure the tests prescribed in the Directory, including Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), in eight main quality assurance areas (shown in the requirements). The anticipated contract duration for this service is 2 years, with an option to extend the contract by a further 12 month period at the Commissioner's discretion. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent, direct awards may be considered. All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market engagement exercise. NHS England (National) Specialised Commissioning is the contracting and commissioning authority for this service. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu The project reference is 62185 and the closing date for submission of the completed questionnaire is: 12 noon Monday 12th December 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f952fb-d888-49e7-8e68-1cf1ff9003a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK NEQAS

Further Information

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