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Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

NHS ENGLAND

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28 Sep 2023 at 08:08

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16 Aug 2023 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)" was awarded to the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited by NHS England. This procurement falls under the health services category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a total value of £281,500. The tender period ended on March 31, 2023, and the award was confirmed on August 8, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services to provide Down's, Edwards', and Patau's syndromes screening support services. Businesses offering statistical support services in the healthcare sector may find this tender suitable for their expertise. For those interested in negotiated procedures without prior publication, this contract could be beneficial for business growth. Suppliers would need to ensure compliance with the contract terms and be prepared to deliver services under the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

Notice Description

Down Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance System. The DQASS service is a statistical support service for Down's, Edwards' and Patau's syndromes screening programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7990b2ba-f92d-455a-80ed-3a20a5a3d18c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c68d6f-f47e-4731-afbe-17f0d98dbc96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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