Planning

NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

14 Dec 2021 at 20:51

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is planning to initiate a tender for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS), focusing on the procurement of courier services to transport DNA samples across the NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an expected contract value of £450,000. Interested parties should complete the Early Engagement Questionnaire by the future notice date of 14th December 2021. The service will facilitate the logistics required to support genomic medicine, specifically from multiple hubs to a provider in Essex.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and courier services, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics. Companies equipped to handle sensitive biological materials and achieve compliance with regulatory standards in the UK could find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities. Engagement with the NHS for such essential services would not only enhance business growth but also contribute to the advancement of genomic medicine in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement has identified the following requirement:<br/>To commission an England-wide transport service to transport DNA samples across a network of NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs) and to the WGS service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England and NHS Improvement has a requirement to commission a service to transport patient DNA samples from 7 NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs in England to a WGS service provider based in Essex. Additional information: If you are interested in such an opportunity you are invited to register your interest by completing the Early Engagement Questionnaire.
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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03012a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031155-2021
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 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
Dionne Morgan
Contact Email
dionne.morgan2@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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