--- title: "Supplier Day for Dynamic Purchasing Systems for External Quality Assurance (EQA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2018-06-08" --- # Supplier Day for Dynamic Purchasing Systems for External Quality Assurance (EQA) Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02b0e204-9f29-45de-8073-5377b106c5a0.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Supplier Day for Dynamic Purchasing Systems for External Quality Assurance (EQA)" is initiated by Public Health England (PHE), located at 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ. This tender is currently in the planning stage and aims to procure external quality assurance services for microbiology laboratories. A Supplier Day has been scheduled for the 9th of July 2018 at the PHE site, with an engagement end date set for the 8th of September 2018. The tender is classed under the CPV code for "Industrial quality control services." Information regarding the organisation can be found on the UK government website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance services, particularly those capable of providing reference samples, calibration testing, and inter-laboratory comparisons. Companies interested in engaging with Public Health England should have expertise in industrial quality control and system quality assurance assessment. Attending the Supplier Day could provide valuable insights into the specific requirements and expectations PHE has for the forthcoming tender, facilitating a better understanding of project timelines, specifications, and the benefits of participating in a Dynamic Purchasing System. ## Notice As a part of a planned sourcing activity for the External Quality Assurance (EQA) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), Public Health England (PHE) is organising a Supplier Day on the 9th July 2018 at the PHE site in Colindale, London, NW9 5EQ. PHE is seeking to procure external quality assurance services (EQAs) for its microbiology laboratories, including, but not limited to, reference samples and materials and calibration testing. The aim of the EQAs is to determine the testing performance of the laboratories against pre-established criteria by means of inter-laboratory comparison ('the organisation, performance and evaluation of calibration/tests on the same or similar items by two or more laboratories or inspection bodies in accordance with predetermined conditions'). If you are interested in attending the Supplier Day, please contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk for further information. Additional information: The Supplier Day is organised with a view to providing PHE with insights which will inform the specifications. The Supplier Day will also be used to alert the market to the upcoming opportunity, provide the project timescales and explain the planned tender process and desired outcomes, and explain the benefits of using the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). All suppliers will need to be present for the introduction session. Individual question and answer sessions for each supplier will follow the introduction. If you are interested in attending the Supplier Day, please contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0415c632-90d6-4235-b93a-88c529700b1e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 5EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Colindale South | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71731000 - Industrial quality control services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2018 at 11:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0415c632-90d6-4235-b93a-88c529700b1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0415c632-90d6-4235-b93a-88c529700b1e 8th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england Information about our organisation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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