Tender

SN260664 - Point of Care Testing External Quality Assurance Scheme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the Point of Care Testing External Quality Assurance Scheme, focusing on services related to NHS Health Checks in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with enquiries accepted until 17th March 2026 and bid submissions due by 24th March 2026. The procurement falls within the health services industry category and is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, valued at a gross amount of £154,800. The contract is slated to begin on 7th April 2026, running till 6th April 2028, and will require a robust system to support health advisers with quality assurance tasks.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and first-aid training services, as well as health-related software solutions. Companies with expertise in delivering web-based systems for logging and technical support, especially within the NHS framework, are well-positioned to benefit from this tender. Businesses able to provide flexible and comprehensive training solutions, including eLearning and virtual delivery, will be particularly competitive. The emphasis on both minimum quality and lowest price encourages competitive bids from businesses capable of delivering cost-effective, high-quality health training and equipment assurance services.

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Notice Title

SN260664 - Point of Care Testing External Quality Assurance Scheme

Notice Description

The successful provider will be expected to deliver a robust external quality assurance scheme for Point of Care testing equipment used in the delivery of NHS Health Checks that includes assisting health check advisors with testing equipment for accuracy; logging results and sharing them with the Council; as well as supporting advisors with managing a failed test. The scheme must meet the following requirements: *Provision of monthly blood samples for the quality assurance of all CardioChek PA blood analysers used in the NHS Health Check programme. *A web-based system for recording of test results with ongoing technical support. *Accurate and timely monthly reports on testing, including returns rates, test results and details of poor performance. Full details of data submission to be agreed during mobilisation. *Software for providers of the NHS Health Checks programme, allowing multiple user access for uploading and viewing of results. *Provision of initial training to support implementation and ongoing training for new starters, either via eLearning, face to face and/or virtual delivery. *Flexibility to incorporate alternative POCT devices into the scheme if required and as agreed through further conversation with the Council. *Reporting to the Council on results of tests including immediate notification of failed results.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021249-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85147000 - Company health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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