Planning

Request for Information - Regulatory and Quality Managed Service for UKHSA Covid

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

30 Sep 2022 at 11:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is seeking to procure a Regulatory and Quality Managed Service for Covid-19 related devices. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 11th October 2022. The service is classified under business and management consultancy services and is located at Noble House, 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HX. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in regulatory compliance and quality management services to compete.

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, is the buyer organisation for this tender. The procurement method is a Request for Information, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses interested in providing Regulatory and Quality support for Covid-19 devices until 31st March 2024 are well-suited to participate. The geographical scope of delivery includes the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Regulatory and Quality Managed Service for UKHSA Covid

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. We provide intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure. The Diagnostics and Innovation team has a remit across the United Kingdom to provide Regulatory and Quality support for Covid-19 lateral Flow devices, PCR specimen collection and antiviral kits and related software devices. This is applicable where UKHSA is the legal manufacture of devices or has a significant role in procuring, developing and or distributing Covid-19 medical and IVD devices The Diagnostics and Innovation unit requires an integrated managed service to meet the Regulatory (MDR 2002 SI618) and MHRA requirements for these devices until no longer required which is anticipated to be 31st March 2024. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete and return the response questionnaire via the messaging section on the following eTendering portal which is found at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000000vng8AAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe75940b-7c3f-43f5-9633-8c340597e541
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5adbbd-fa74-4cdf-9f8b-214035fce2f9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2022Expired
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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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