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

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

17 Jan 2025 at 11:30

Tender

24 Apr 2024 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is inviting suppliers to provide a Down’s Syndrome Screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS). This procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and is intended to support the Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome, and Patau’s syndrome screening programmes. The comprehensive service will offer independent audits of screening laboratory and ultrasound data, ensuring a standardised and statistically valid format. This procurement stage is currently active, following the open procedure method. The tender period will close on 30th May 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2028 in Leeds, UK. An optional extension of up to a further 12 months is available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical statistics and medical analysis to expand their portfolios by providing high-quality and reliable screening support services. The tender seeks suppliers adept in statistical analysis with a robust understanding of complex screening processes. Companies that excel in technical quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing, stand a strong chance in competing for this contract. The successful implementation of this support service can enhance the supplier’s reputation, open doors to future public health contracts, and provide a platform for establishing long-term partnerships with NHS England.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ssupplier 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.

Options: 2 years Plus 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001662-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£950,001 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Kaysha Maynard
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net, kaysha.maynard@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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH ENTERPRISE

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