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Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded the procurement process for the Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS), identifying the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited as the successful supplier. This contract, classified under the Medical Analysis Services industry category (CPV 85148000), involves a comprehensive clinical statistical support service to audit Down's syndrome (T21), Edwards' syndrome (T18), and Patau's syndrome (T13) screening programmes. The service encompasses locations across England, with key delivery points at LS1 4AP, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. Notably, the tender phase ended on 3 June 2024, and the award was active as of 9 November 2024, with the announcement published on 17 January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in clinical statistical analysis, especially those with expertise in medical auditing and quality assurance. Although this specific contract has been awarded to the University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited, firms with similar competencies can position themselves for future contracts in this domain. The contract's substantial value of GBP 950,001 indicates a lucrative market, well-suited for organisations with robust experience in medical data analysis and those capable of providing independent, standardised audits. While SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this particular tender, the demand for highly specialised expertise opens avenues for highly proficient, larger-scale providers in the medical services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS)

Notice Description

supplier for the provision of a Down's Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS). The service is a clinical statistical support service to support the Down's syndrome (T21) Edwards' syndrome (T18) and Patau's syndrome (T13) screening programme by providing independent audits of screening laboratory and ultrasound data in a standardised and statistically valid format. The service will is led by and include staff who are statisticians and are experts, experienced and knowledgeable in the complexity of screening for these conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff3db887-85a1-497d-aec2-8fb5143e50e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c903bbea-bed5-481c-93e5-7fc76219c621
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,001 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,001 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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