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VEAT Notice for QbTest System Access For ADHD Assessments

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jan 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage for a contract under the title "VEAT Notice for QbTest System Access For ADHD Assessments". This procurement falls under the health services category, specifically focusing on services aimed at reducing ADHD diagnosis times. The contract is specific to Manchester and covers access to the QbTest platform, provided exclusively by Qbtech Limited UK. This procurement followed a limited method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the uniqueness of the service and the protection of exclusive rights. The total value of the contract is approximately £362,518, covering a period of up to 36 months, with the contract signed on 24 January 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the health services and innovative diagnostic technology sectors. Specifically, it favours those with specialised, licensed systems that support ADHD diagnosis, aligning with NICE guidance. Companies with expertise in providing exclusive, high-quality diagnostic platforms will find this tender beneficial for showcasing their unique capabilities. The contracting process highlights the significance of possessing intellectual property rights and proprietary technology in securing contracts in the healthcare industry, encouraging companies with such assets to participate actively in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

VEAT Notice for QbTest System Access For ADHD Assessments

Notice Description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of access to QbTest platform to support ADHD testing to allow a reduction in diagnosis times for ADHD patients. Sole licensed system to support diagnosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) intends to award a contract to QBTech Limited for access to sole licensed ADHD assessment platform as supported by NICE guidance to support improved/reduced waiting times for diagnosis for its patients. The estimated total value for this contract is 362,517 GBP, with a total maximum term of 36 months. This aligns to the requirement of the department.

Procurement Information

Only licensed provider to support specific ADHD test

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d62e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002577-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£362,517 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Tony Varughese
Contact Email
tony.varughese@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1615372313

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9WL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Ardwick
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QBTECH

Further Information

Notice URLs

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