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Specialist Genomics Communication Skills

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Sep 2024 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Specialist Genomics Communication Skills procurement process, initiated by NHS England, aims to support the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC) in educating genomic professionals within the NHS in England. This tender focuses on the development and provision of a bespoke genomics communication skills package for Genomic Counsellors and Clinical Geneticists. The procurement method used was an open procedure, specifically for services classified under education and training (CPV 80000000). The process has progressed through the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23 September 2024, and the service period running from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. This contract spans multiple regional hubs across England, ensuring nationwide coverage for the NHS's genomic medicine service.

This tender provides considerable business opportunities for organisations specialising in education and communication skill development, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. The open procedure indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector were well-suited to compete for this contract. With NHS England as the buying organisation, any winning bidder gains the potential for significant growth and credibility by delivering essential services to a key healthcare provider. The awarded contract to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) demonstrates a successful case for organisations aiming to expand their client base within the UK healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Genomics Communication Skills

Notice Description

As part of the delivery of the Genomics Training Academy (GTAC), which has been established within NHS England WTE to educate and train the specialist genomic workforce delivering the Genomic Medicine Service across the NHS in England, this business case supports the provision of a bespoke genomics communication skills package. This will be curated and aimed specifically at Genomic Counsellors and Clinical Geneticists working in genetic service units across 7 regional hubs for the benefit of patients and their families accessing genomic testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e020886-b5ac-4187-bb5f-686bab93b9c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c36c65a-6542-4e10-8085-b48e0138fb42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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 ENGLAND
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (MFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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