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Development of ABR peer review External Quality Assurance system

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in Leeds, has concluded the public procurement process for the project titled "Development of ABR peer review External Quality Assurance system". This procurement falls under the health services industry category and took place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to GENQA LTD on 4th September 2025. The contract, valued at £280,000, has a service delivery time frame from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an alternative method specified as "Other" and deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates included the tender period ending on 17th June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in developing quality assurance systems. Businesses that can align with GENQA's approach to providing a standard rapid Auditory Brainstem Response External Quality Assurance scheme will find ample growth potential in partnership with established entities such as NEQAS and the National Physical Laboratory. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to compete, given the tender’s emphasis on inclusivity, offering a platform for these enterprises to expand their service offerings and forge valuable industry partnerships.

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Notice Title

Development of ABR peer review External Quality Assurance system

Notice Description

Development of a standard rapid Auditory Brainstem Response External Quality Assurance (ABR EQA) scheme focused on ABR traces only in partnership with Gen QA (consortium with NEQAS and the National Physical Laboratory), to facilitate national and regional ABR EQA and provide an improved measure and assurance of testing performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d01691b4-f0c4-42e4-88d6-6432a51b5c97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f9581f-a563-4b43-92eb-b440d2905d2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENQA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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