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SCID Labs - EQA Registration

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Mar 2025 at 16:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SCID Labs - EQA Registration" contract was conducted by NHS England, based in Leeds. This tender is part of the in-service evaluation for the screening of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) across seven regional newborn blood spot screening laboratories, including the Newcastle lab. The procurement falls under the health services category and utilised a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition." The process has been completed, with the contract status marked as active. The contract, valued at GBP 18,166.0 net, started on 21 March 2025 and ended on 31 March 2025. This initiative supports the healthcare industry in the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKE42.

The tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale enterprises engaged in health services monitoring and quality control, such as GENQA LTD, the supplier awarded the contract. Businesses that can provide expertise in specialised screening services and support in newborn health diagnostics would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in health sector services. Although the procurement method was direct and not competitive, similar opportunities in the health services sector might arise, favouring businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in meeting stringent health evaluation criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCID Labs - EQA Registration

Notice Description

This is for the continued support of screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) as part of the In-Service Evaluation (ISE). The seven regional newborn blood spot screening laboratories participating in the SCID ISE are: Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) South West Thames South East Thames (Synnovis) Newcastle * Manchester Birmingham Sheffield * Newcastle lab's EQA tests the two SCID methodologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016877-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£18,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£18,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS
Additional Buyers

NHS ENGLAND

Contact Name
Pratim Saikia
Contact Email
pratim.saikia@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENQA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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