Planning

NHS England: North - Cervical Cytology Screening (including HPV testing) Laboratory Provision - Request for Information

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, which is seeking to commission a Cervical Cytology Screening (including HPV testing) Laboratory service. This Request for Information (RFI) is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and covers a geographical area that includes the North East and North West regions of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their responses via the In-Tend portal by 12 noon on 13th April 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health service provision, laboratory services, and HPV testing. Companies with expertise in clinical laboratory operations and those capable of offering innovative solutions in cervical cytology screening will find this procurement particularly relevant. Furthermore, this engagement exercise allows potential providers to showcase their capabilities, helping them to align with NHS commissioning intentions and potentially expand their market presence in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England: North - Cervical Cytology Screening (including HPV testing) Laboratory Provision - Request for Information

Notice Description

NHS England: North - Cervical Cytology Screening (including HPV testing) Laboratory Provision Request for Information The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing this procurement process for and on behalf of NHS England - North. The Contracting Authority wishes to commission a Cervical Cytology Screening (including HPV testing) Laboratory service; and have issued a request for information (RFI) document to further understand the capacity within the market. NHS England - North commissioners to further understand the capacity. Accessing RFI Documentation NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this market engagement and communicate with organisations who have expressed an interest. Accordingly, all communications and submissions will be conducted via the In-Tend portal, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/necs. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. A dedicated helpdesk is available should potential providers have any queries and can be contacted on 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) / support@in-tend.co.uk. All responses must be submitted by 12 noon on 13th April 2015. This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to advise the extent of the services they are able to provide which will help inform commissioning intentions. The contracting authority will develop the service model to incorporate the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, specifically: How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. (Area is the geographic area for which the procurement is taking place) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing the improvement.

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/749ed88f-deef-424a-bc5c-e6e4659b673c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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