Planning

NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Dec 2021 at 11:17

Planning

14 Dec 2021 at 20:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is initiating a procurement process titled "NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS)", focused on providing an England-wide transport service for DNA samples. This tender falls within the courier services category and is part of the broader transport services industry. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 4th January 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £450,000, and all related activities will be conducted from London, specifically at the address of NHS England located at 80 Skipton House, SE1 6LH, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those that specialise in courier services. Companies interested in participating should prepare by completing the Early Engagement Questionnaire provided by NHS England. Given the nature of the service required, businesses that are experienced in handling medical specimens and have robust logistical networks will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their visibility and growth potential in the healthcare transport market.

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Notice Title

NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS)

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement has identified the following requirement: To commission an England-wide transport service to transport DNA samples across a network of NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) and to the WGS service provider. If you are interested in such an opportunity please complete the Early Engagement Questionnaire. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3c29ff-90f1-4a1c-8081-24e24ce748a1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 6LH
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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