Planning

Hepatitis C National Testing Portal

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

19 Aug 2021 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "Hepatitis C National Testing Portal" as part of its planning phase to enhance community health services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85323000, aims to develop a comprehensive digital solution that facilitates at-home testing, treatment access, and contact tracing for Hepatitis C. Key details include a total estimated value of £1.5 million and a deadline for expressions of interest by 12pm on Monday 6th September. The project is based in Leeds, UK, and aligns with the UK government's ambition to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2025, adhering to the WHO target of 2030.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in digital health solutions, pathology services, and software development. Companies with capabilities in managing web portals for health services, logistics for lab testing, and experience in contact tracing methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers should have the capacity to support varied user needs and existing clinic software across the 22 Operational Delivery Networks in England, thus allowing them to contribute effectively to the national health initiative.

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Notice Title

Hepatitis C National Testing Portal

Notice Description

The Hepatitis C programme is aiming to achieve elimination in England by the WHO target of 2030 and has a UK government ambition to achieve this by 2025. There are 22 Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) covering England who are responsible for case finding and treating people with Hepatitis C. At risk groups have been identified and are being prioritised for remote (at home) testing and treatment services. , However they all have different user needs, digital capability and understanding of Hepatitis C. These groups need to be able to order tests, receive results, treatment and have any at risk contacts traced to prevent spread of infection. In order to ensure these user groups receive testing in a timely manner, a discovery needs to be undertaken and different solutions need to be designed and tested

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following service is to be procured:a) Web portal to allow people at risk to order a postal HCV test, with lab processing and results notification system. b) Clinic booking via the web portal to allow Hepatitis C positive people to access treatment (includes community outreach clinics and van visits). c) Contact tracing i) to allow people to anonymously notify others via the portal that they have been inadvertently exposed e.g. by autogenerated text and e-mail ii) by suitably experienced members of staff gathering contacts from the person diagnosed with Hepatitis C and following up the 'contacts' to offer Hepatitis C screening within a set protocol (e.g. 4 attempts to contact over 2 months) Ideally one company is required to support all 3 elements and will be required to have: 1) Digital capability to produce and manage the web site content and electronic ordering process for the HCV testing. 2) A robust process to procure and post the HCV tests. 3) Contracts in place with a suitable laboratory who can deliver turnaround times for the HCV testing of 72 hours. 4) Digital capability to support the clinic booking software and capacity to liaise with 22 ODNs (NHS Trusts) who will have a range of existing clinic software.5) Existing experience in contact tracing methodology and expertise.6) Capability to produce weekly key performance metrics e.g. number of people ordering swabs, numbers sent out, numbers positive and negative in the laboratory, number of anonymous contacts sent, number of people utilising contact tracing, etc. 7) Extensive knowledge and experience of BBV infectious diseases as a minimum a company who can offer HCV antibody testing is acceptable with lab processing. Additional information: NHS England are seeking Expressions of Interest from Suppliers capable of meeting the requirement as part of development of the procurement strategy.Please register your interest by registering on the NHS England Atamis Portal by 12pm on Monday 6th September.Further detail on how to use the portal is provided below.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d6ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020347-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111800 - Pathology services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Anita Pannu
Contact Email
anita.pannu@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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