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NHS Genomic Medicine Service: Sample Transport Service

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Jul 2022 at 08:55

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23 Jun 2022 at 19:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the NHS Genomic Medicine Service: Sample Transport Service, initiated by NHS England, located in London, UK. The open procedure has been completed as of 26th May 2022, with a contract period running from 28th April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The total value of the contract awarded is £600,000, with key deadlines marking the end of the tender period at 24th February 2022. The service involves the transportation of patient DNA samples across the NHS genomic laboratory hubs to a central sequencing provider.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and courier services industry, particularly for those capable of handling sensitive biological materials. Companies with expertise in logistics, compliance with healthcare regulations, and experience in cold chain management would be well-suited to compete in this space. As NHS England seeks reliable partners to deliver critical services, potential suppliers may find a lucrative long-term contract to enhance their business growth in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Genomic Medicine Service: Sample Transport Service

Notice Description

The Genomics Unit were seeking to procure a supplier to continue to provide a service to transport patient DNA samples from the NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs to a central Whole Genome Sequencing provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be5d6fa7-19a9-4f23-8cd7-dddcc92c78a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c92518b8-69b6-43e2-a211-2c70684d3872
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£717,670 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2022 - 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHSBT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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