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We require the provision of a Point of Care Testing (POCT) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service to support GP practices who use POCT to provide their NHS Health Checks to their patients in East Sussex. The provider will provide a monthly, quality lipid and HbA1c POCT EQA service to the agreed NHS Health Checks providers, mainly GP practices, in East Sussex to ensure the safe and correct use of the POCT equipment and reliability of accurate cholesterol and HbA1c results within the NHS Health Check programme.

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Sep 2023 at 13:18

Tender

12 Jul 2023 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Point of Care Testing (POCT) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Operating B. The contract is for a monthly service in East Sussex to ensure the correct use of POCT equipment and accurate cholesterol and HbA1c results within the NHS Health Check programme. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender published on 2023-07-12 and tender deadline on 2023-08-02. The contract period is set to start on 2023-11-01 and end on 2025-03-31. The industry category is laboratory services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory services, specifically those involved in research laboratory services and medical laboratories. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in providing quality lipid and HbA1c POCT EQA services within the healthcare sector may find this opportunity suitable for business growth. The procurement method specified was a competitive quotation below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process for relevant businesses to compete and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

We require the provision of a Point of Care Testing (POCT) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service to support GP practices who use POCT to provide their NHS Health Checks to their patients in East Sussex. The provider will provide a monthly, quality lipid and HbA1c POCT EQA service to the agreed NHS Health Checks providers, mainly GP practices, in East Sussex to ensure the safe and correct use of the POCT equipment and reliability of accurate cholesterol and HbA1c results within the NHS Health Check programme.

Notice Description

We require the provision of a Point of Care Testing (POCT) External Quality Assessment (EQA) service to support GP practices who use POCT to provide their NHS Health Checks to their patients in East Sussex. The provider will provide a monthly, quality lipid and HbA1c POCT EQA service to the agreed NHS Health Checks providers, mainly GP practices, in East Sussex to ensure the safe and correct use of the POCT equipment and reliability of accurate cholesterol and HbA1c results within the NHS Health Check programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36d8cff-043a-4c96-9df2-361be42febe3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST OPERATING B

Further Information

Notice Documents

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