Planning

NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

24 Aug 2023 at 11:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning a tender for the provision of a self-sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service for cervical screening. The ISE is scheduled to begin in Autumn 2024 and aims to support the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme. The provider will handle kit design, assembly, packaging, distribution, participant communication, and helpline services. Market engagement will start on Thursday 24th August 2023, with a response deadline of 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services, specifically those experienced in providing self-sampling kit services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this procurement process. Interested parties can engage with NHS England to contribute valuable input and potentially shape future service models within the cervical screening programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Cervical Screening- self sampling In Service Evaluation

Notice Description

NHS England is to conduct market engagement to obtain input and feedback in preparation for a potential tender of an NHS Cervical screening Self- sampling In Service Evaluation (ISE) service The aim of the service is to support the cervical screening programme in the ISE for self-sampling cervical screening devices. The ISE will be an ethically approved research study nested in the English NHS Cervical Screening Programme and It is anticipated that the ISE will commence in Autumn 2024. The provider of the self-sampling service model will be responsible for: * self-sampling kit design (in line with NHS CSP requirements) * kit assembly (including printing of supplementary contents and labelling) * packaging and the accompanying kit instructions/letter * distribution to participants opting for a self-sample, through interface/download from Cervical Screening Administration Service or ISE portal/app * participant prompt/reminders * provision of addressed envelope/packaging for onward postage of completed kit to the laboratory * helpline for advice/replacement kits The RFI and further documentation will be available on the from Thursday 24th August 2023 and the deadline for responses will be 12 Noon on Monday 25th September 2023. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the http://health.atamis.co.uk The portal can be accessed at any time of the day and it is free to register. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1f86db1-d48a-4d73-a918-54ada0d8e2b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369b12d6-f6fc-46b9-a15d-b80d8cb205aa
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2023Expired
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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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