External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service

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Notice Title

External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service

Notice Description

This is a DAP A for an existing service following a Market Engagement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) Service Specification requires each NHS GLH to:
The NHS Genomic Laboratory Hub(GLH) Service Specification requires each NHS GLH to:
* Deliver the genomic tests which are prescribed in the NHS National Genomic Testing Directory (the Directory);
* Participate and achieve satisfactory performance in UKAS-accredited (or newly developed pilots offered incompliance with ISO 17043) external quality assurance schemes to assure the quality of testing, analysis, interpretation and reporting of tests prescribed in the Directory, including Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A. The service started on 1st April 2026 for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Commissioner's discretion. The total contract value of PS2,400,000.00 includes the 1 year option to extend.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract beyond the initial term for an additional 1 year.

Procurement Information

These contract awards are being made under the Direct Award Process A

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d767
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041656-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date: 31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SE1 8UG
Post Town: South East London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Lambeth
Electoral Ward: Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency: Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT SERVICE

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